Regional Technical Placement Specialist

MarketSource; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

HSA & DCFSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

MarketSource is seeking a Regional Technical Placement professional to develop technician pipelines by collaborating with dealerships, schools, and community partners. The role involves extensive field work across the region, building relationships with leaders, identifying talent, and guiding candidates through training programs into careers.

Ideal candidates bring relationship-building skills, willingness to travel, and a track record in recruiting or workforce development, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, education, workforce development, automotive operations, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to present information effectively to both individuals and groups.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dealerships, schools, and regional teams to support technician recruiting and development initiatives.
• Build relationships with vocational schools, community organizations, and industry partners to identify future technician talent.
• Guide dealerships on technician recruiting strategies, workforce planning, and retention best practices.
• Support technician trainees through mentorship, career planning, and training progress reviews.
• Coordinate recruiting events, career fairs, and community outreach programs.
• Track program activity, technician progress, and key performance metrics through CRM systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

CRM systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

About the Role

Do youenjoybuildingrelationships,developingtalentpipelines,anddrivingrealworkforceimpact acrossyourregion?Do you haveastrongunderstandingofautomotivedealershiporinterest?

As a Regional Technical Placement, you’ll take ownership of developing technician talent pipelines by working directly with dealerships, schools, and community partners. You’ll spend your time in the field, traveling extensively throughout your region, while connecting with dealership leaders, identifying talent, and guiding candidates through training programs into long-term career opportunities. From leading recruiting events to mentoring technicians and advising dealership teams on workforce strategy, your work will directly impact hiring success and overall dealership performance.

If you’re relationship-driven, adaptable, and motivated by results, this is an opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Responsibilities

WhatYou’ll Get to Do

• Partner with dealerships, schools, and regional teams to support technician recruiting and development initiatives

• Build relationships with vocational schools, community organizations, and industry partners to identify future technician talent

• Guide dealerships on technician recruiting strategies, workforce planning, and retention best practices

• Support technician trainees through mentorship, career planning, and training progress reviews

• Coordinate recruiting events, career fairs, and community outreach programs

• Track program activity, technician progress, and key performance metrics through CRM systems

Qualifications

What You Need

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, education, workforce development, automotive operations, or a related field

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

• Ability to present information effectively to both individuals and groups

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with vocational, technical, or educational programs

• Automotive dealership, fixed operations, or aftermarket industry experience

• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing talent

• Experience using CRM systems and reporting tools

• Experience working directly with executive leadership teams

Additional Information

Who We Are

At MarketSource, we create connections that drive results. As a trusted sales and customer experience partner to some of the world's leading brands, we help turn strategy into action, bringing products, services, and experiences to life where they matter most.

Whether supporting customers in-store, enabling field teams, or delivering operational excellence behind the scenes, our people play a critical role in helping brands grow and succeed.

What sets MarketSource apart?

Our people and the culture we've built together.

We empower our teams to take ownership, think boldly, and make an impact. Here, your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your career growth is supported every step of the way. If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, lead, and be part of something bigger, you'll find it at MarketSource.

Learn more about our team athttps://www.marketsource.com/who-we-are/people-of-marketsource/

Additional Information

MarketSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 877-883-4575 or email [e-mail] requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following.

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

San Fran Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Unincorporated Los Angeles County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Where applicable, in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Candidates must satisfy all pre-employment screening criteria and may be disqualified due to criminal history because the requirements of this position, as outlined above, may include: access to valuable company assets; exercise of good judgment and performance of duties safely under work conditions that may be stressful including under supervision of client; access to sensitive personal or financial information; and/or access to objects that may be used to inflict injury or harm to others.

Individual compensation offered for this position will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.