Technical Sales Representative - Scientific Materials
Listing checked September 17, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 is hiring Sales Representatives to work on a customer project focused on technical and scientific materials. Your main job is to help train next-generation AI systems by providing real-world sales input. You do not need any AI background. What matters is your ability to prospect B2B leads, qualify them, and explain complex technical products to buyers who may not have a technical background. This is a remote contractor role where your domain knowledge in technical sales directly shapes how AI models learn and reason.
What You'll Do7
- 1Find and research B2B leads in technical and scientific material markets using advanced outreach methods.
- 2Qualify prospects by checking their needs, budget, decision-making authority, and interest to match them with technical product offerings.
- 3Explain complex technical value propositions in a clear and persuasive way to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- 4Create and deliver written and verbal presentations that turn technical features into practical business benefits.
- 5Respond to common objections with factual, benefits-driven answers based on your industry knowledge.
- 6Record important interactions, feedback, and insights from prospect conversations to support project improvements.
- 7Work with project managers and other stakeholders to adjust messaging based on market feedback.
Requirements7
- 1Proven success in B2B sales within the technical or scientific materials sector.
- 2Solid grasp of technical products, materials, and how they are used across different industries.
- 3Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences in both writing and speech.
- 4Skill in handling objections and negotiating within a consultative sales approach.
- 5Experience with CRM platforms and digital prospecting tools used in B2B settings.
- 6Strong analytical skills to evaluate prospect potential and change engagement strategies as needed.
- 7Dedication to providing high-quality, concise, and actionable feedback for project development and AI model training.
Who Should Apply
This role fits someone with a background in technical or scientific materials sales who enjoys breaking down complex products for buyers. You should be comfortable with B2B lead prospecting, qualification, and objection handling. The ideal candidate has used CRM tools and can adapt messaging based on market feedback. This is less suitable for people without B2B sales experience or those who have never worked with technical products. Candidates often get rejected when they cannot show specific examples of qualifying leads or translating technical features into business benefits. Another common reason for low fit scores is a lack of familiarity with scientific material markets or digital prospecting tools.
Salary Insight
The pay range for this contractor role is $45 to $85 per hour. The final rate depends on your experience and fit for the project.
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In your application, highlight specific B2B sales achievements in technical or scientific materials. For example, mention how you qualified leads using budget, authority, need, and timing, or describe a time you turned a technical feature into a clear business benefit for a non-technical buyer. Use exact terms like B2B lead prospecting, objection handling, and CRM platforms to show you match the requirements.
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