Growth Associate
at Mercor
Location
San Francisco
Compensation
$120k–$130k USD
Type
full time
Posted
4 months ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=14
Posted $130k · well below market
Posting health
Aging · 65- ·Open 140 days
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Job description
About Mercor
Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We're a leading AI data company, building the layer between human expertise and frontier models. Millions of domain experts on the platform are paid over $4 million per day to train frontier AI models. Mercor's APEX benchmark family measures AI's real-world impact on professional work. Mercor Enterprise brings this same infrastructure to Fortune 500 companies: helping companies capture how their best people actually work, translating that expertise directly back into agents.
Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society. Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our San Francisco, NYC, or London offices.
About the Role
As a Growth Associate, you’ll connect leading AI companies with the specialized experts they need—from engineers to medical professionals—to train and evaluate cutting-edge models. Your work will directly drive millions in revenue and shape the future of AI.
What You’ll Do
Source & Recruit Experts: Use platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter and Sales Navigator to find, vet, and recruit top professionals across multiple industries.
Scale Sourcing Channels: Discover and experiment with new sourcing channels to expand reach and attract diverse talent.
Build Relationships: Engage and maintain strong connections with experts to ensure long-term collaboration.
Manage Talent Pipelines: Oversee multiple recruiting and sourcing pipelines to deliver qualified experts at scale.
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Project Managers, Product, and Engineering to improve sourcing workflows and deliver high-quality results.
Drive Growth: Your recruiting and sourcing efforts will be a core driver of Mercor’s rapid expansion.
What We’re Looking For
1-2 years of prior experience in lead generation, outbound sales, or recruiting
Strong familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter / Sales Navigator and other sourcing tools
Comfortable driving high conversion rates and managing funnels effectively
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A track record of thriving in fast-paced, results-driven environments (startups, consulting, finance, or similar).
A motivated, goal-oriented mindset with the resilience to meet ambitious targets.
Benefits
Bi-annual performance bonus structure
Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
Up to $15k Relocation bonus
$10K proximity bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
$1.5K monthly stipend for meals
Free Equinox membership
$200 monthly laundry reimbursement
$200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
Health, Dental, Vision insurance
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