Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models. Position: Retail & E-Commerce Expert – AI Research Contributor Type: Hourly Contract (Remote) Compensation: $35–$65/hour Location: Remote Duration: ~20 hrs/week for 6 weeks Requirements • Strong professional experience in Retail or E-Commerce domains such as Retail Operations, E-Commerce Merchandising, Category Management, or Supply Chain Planning • Graduate-level education in a related field is also acceptable • Proficiency in key areas including demand forecasting, open-to-buy budgeting, GMV/revenue KPI analysis, and merchandising metrics • Experience building retail assets such as inventory models, planograms, campaign ROI dashboards, or product-content libraries • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills • Access to a desktop or laptop computer (no Chromebooks) • Ability to work independently and asynchronously on a flexible schedule Role • Evaluate AI-generated outputs such as sales forecasts, merchandising plans, and performance dashboards for accuracy and relevance • Simulate real-world retail workflows like SKU replenishment, planogram resets, and ROI analysis • Create high-quality reference materials including playbooks, content guidelines, and reporting templates • Collaborate with Mercor coordinators and AI lab researchers to improve model performance and decision quality P.S - Accept the referral invite that will pop up while going through the process so we can keep you posted and help you with any issues or questions.