Regional Technical Placement Specialist

Do you enjoy building relationships, developing talent pipelines, and driving real workforce impact across your region? Do you have a strong understanding of automotive dealership or interest?

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:

What

You’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

• 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, 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.

• 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.

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.