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Business Development Representative roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery, making BDR roles at U.S. tech and SaaS companies a practical path into the American market.
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Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $2 million a day.
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
Mercor is seeking a Business Development Representative to join our Partnerships team.
This team is responsible for identifying and securing access to high-value datasets and proprietary information that power frontier AI systems. You’ll be responsible for building pipeline, generating opportunities, and opening doors with enterprises that own valuable data assets.
This is a highly outbound role. You’ll spend your time identifying target accounts, researching industries, crafting outreach strategies, and engaging decision makers across mid-market and enterprise organizations.
The ideal candidate is a relentless hunter who enjoys building pipeline from scratch, thrives on rejection, and is motivated by creating opportunities where none previously existed.
What You’ll Do
Pipeline Generation
- Identify and prospect companies with valuable proprietary data assets
- Build and manage outbound campaigns across email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels
- Generate qualified meetings for the Partnerships team
- Develop account strategies for target organizations and industries
- Maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities across multiple verticals
Outbound Sales Execution
- Conduct high-volume outbound outreach to senior decision makers
- Craft personalized messaging that drives engagement and responses
- Navigate complex organizations to identify key stakeholders
- Qualify opportunities and advance them through the sales process
- Consistently exceed activity and pipeline targets
Market Intelligence
- Research emerging industries, companies, and data-rich organizations
- Identify new acquisition opportunities and market trends
- Gather competitive intelligence and share insights with the broader team
- Continuously test and refine outreach strategies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Partnerships Leads to transition qualified opportunities
- Collaborate with Operations, Product, and Research teams as needed
- Contribute to playbooks, processes, and tooling as the function scales
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in Business Development, SDR, BDR, Sales Development, Account Executive, or similar outbound sales roles
- Demonstrated success prospecting into mid-market and enterprise organizations
- Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding quota
- Experience managing complex outbound sales motions
Mindset & Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commercial instincts and business judgment
- Highly competitive and results-oriented
- Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities
- Persistent, resilient, and energized by challenging outreach environments
- Strong organizational and pipeline management skills
Nice to Have
- Experience selling technical products or services
- Experience with data products, SaaS, AI, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise software
- Familiarity with technical stakeholders including engineering, data, product, or IT teams
- Experience selling into large enterprises
- Startup or high-growth company experience
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently generating qualified opportunities for the Partnerships team
- Building a repeatable pipeline generation engine across target industries
- Opening relationships with strategic enterprise accounts
- Creating leverage for the broader team through disciplined outbound execution
- Becoming a trusted first point of contact for prospective partners
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
Compensation Range: $90K - $110K
About Mercor
Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $2 million a day.
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
Mercor is seeking a Business Development Representative to join our Partnerships team.
This team is responsible for identifying and securing access to high-value datasets and proprietary information that power frontier AI systems. You’ll be responsible for building pipeline, generating opportunities, and opening doors with enterprises that own valuable data assets.
This is a highly outbound role. You’ll spend your time identifying target accounts, researching industries, crafting outreach strategies, and engaging decision makers across mid-market and enterprise organizations.
The ideal candidate is a relentless hunter who enjoys building pipeline from scratch, thrives on rejection, and is motivated by creating opportunities where none previously existed.
What You’ll Do
Pipeline Generation
- Identify and prospect companies with valuable proprietary data assets
- Build and manage outbound campaigns across email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels
- Generate qualified meetings for the Partnerships team
- Develop account strategies for target organizations and industries
- Maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities across multiple verticals
Outbound Sales Execution
- Conduct high-volume outbound outreach to senior decision makers
- Craft personalized messaging that drives engagement and responses
- Navigate complex organizations to identify key stakeholders
- Qualify opportunities and advance them through the sales process
- Consistently exceed activity and pipeline targets
Market Intelligence
- Research emerging industries, companies, and data-rich organizations
- Identify new acquisition opportunities and market trends
- Gather competitive intelligence and share insights with the broader team
- Continuously test and refine outreach strategies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Partnerships Leads to transition qualified opportunities
- Collaborate with Operations, Product, and Research teams as needed
- Contribute to playbooks, processes, and tooling as the function scales
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in Business Development, SDR, BDR, Sales Development, Account Executive, or similar outbound sales roles
- Demonstrated success prospecting into mid-market and enterprise organizations
- Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding quota
- Experience managing complex outbound sales motions
Mindset & Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commercial instincts and business judgment
- Highly competitive and results-oriented
- Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities
- Persistent, resilient, and energized by challenging outreach environments
- Strong organizational and pipeline management skills
Nice to Have
- Experience selling technical products or services
- Experience with data products, SaaS, AI, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise software
- Familiarity with technical stakeholders including engineering, data, product, or IT teams
- Experience selling into large enterprises
- Startup or high-growth company experience
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently generating qualified opportunities for the Partnerships team
- Building a repeatable pipeline generation engine across target industries
- Opening relationships with strategic enterprise accounts
- Creating leverage for the broader team through disciplined outbound execution
- Becoming a trusted first point of contact for prospective partners
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
Compensation Range: $90K - $110K
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Business Development Representative
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
E-3 visa requires the role to be a specialty occupation tied to your degree. If your BDR offer letter says 'bachelor's preferred,' ask the employer to revise it to 'bachelor's required in business, marketing, or a related field' before the LCA is filed.
Target SaaS and enterprise tech employers
BDR roles with E-3 sponsorship are most common in SaaS, fintech, and enterprise software companies. These employers file LCAs regularly and understand the process, which reduces the back-and-forth that slows down offers at companies new to visa sponsorship.
Search verified E-3 employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Business Development Representative roles at employers with confirmed E-3 sponsorship history. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer in hand.
Get your credentials assessed before interviews
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but having a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator ready removes any hesitation from employers encountering an Australian qualification for the first time.
Negotiate your start date around LCA processing
DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days on average, but allow at least two to three weeks between your signed offer and your intended start date. BDR onboarding is often fast-tracked, so flagging this timeline with your hiring manager early prevents scheduling conflicts.
Clarify the employer's I-129 filing responsibility
For E-3 consular processing, the employer doesn't file an I-129 petition with USCIS, you take the certified LCA and job offer letter directly to your consulate interview. Confirming this with HR early avoids delays caused by employers who assume the H-1B visa process applies.
E-3 Visa Business Development Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Business Development Representative jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Business Development Representative roles at employers with confirmed E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying and hoping the company knows how to sponsor. Filter by role and location to see open positions. Because the E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, employers face far less friction than with H-1B, which makes BDR sponsorship more accessible than most candidates expect.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Business Development Representative role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the job description needs to specify a bachelor's degree requirement in a relevant field such as business, marketing, communications, or a related discipline. A BDR role described as requiring any degree or no degree won't pass specialty occupation scrutiny. Ask the employer to reflect the degree requirement clearly in the offer letter and LCA before filing.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Business Development Representative roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can start the process at any time of year and expect a predictable outcome. The H-1B is capped at 85,000 per year and requires lottery selection in April, meaning most BDR candidates face a random wait before they can even begin. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is the faster and more reliable path.
Can I switch to a different BDR employer after my E-3 is approved?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer on your approved visa. Changing employers requires the new company to file a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll need to either attend a new consulate interview or, if you're already in the U.S., apply for a change of status. You can't transfer an E-3 between employers the way an H-1B can be ported under AC21.