Is it reasonable to ask an SEO consultant to commit the number of keywords we would rank for in 3 months?

I am in talks with an SEO consultant. I want to track results and make my expectations clear before starting the engagement.

Is it reasonable to ask the SEO consultant to commit the number of keywords we would rank -

1. First for
2. 2-5 for
3. 5-10 for
4. page 2-5 for

Our company is in a new field and we are defining the space, so there are no strong competitors or incumbents SEO-wise.

Given that I am able to help him decide the keywords and facilitate what he needs from my team, is this a reasonable ask? SEO consultants are all usually reluctant to promise something like this, especially in a shortened time-span. I understand the reason, but this leaves me with not much to really track and evaluate his performance. What would you recommend I track?

I'm willing to pay the amount that is necessary.

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