Service Advisor Cardinale Mazda - Salinas Salinas, CA

Cardinalewaymazdamesa; Salinas (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision after 90 days

401k provided by Empower

Ancillary insurance provided by Allost

Job summary

Cardinale Automotive Group seeks a seasoned Service Manager to lead the service department at our California locations. You will oversee service orders, drive lane flow, and ensure top‑tier customer experiences across both brands.

Responsibilities include staffing, warranty administration, parts ordering, and coaching technicians and advisors to uphold CSI targets and company standards. The ideal candidate has automotive service experience, excellent communication, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Automotive service experience required.
• Knowledge of automotive maintenance, repairs, and service procedures.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to explain recommended repairs clearly to customers.
• Work independently and collaboratively with technicians and management.
• Strong record of positive customer satisfaction results.
• Team oriented and self-motivated.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service orders and flow of Drive Lane. Ensure that customers receive prompt, courteous, and effective service.
• Take ownership of the customer's experience by carrying out those additional assignments that allow the dealership to leave a positive impression with the customer.
• Provide concierge support for all owner inquiries, whether phone or in person, to assure the customer does not get mishandled.
• Ensure the daily inventory of technicians' time is consistently sold to service customers.
• Distribute work between technicians efficiently.
• Answer technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs.
• Maintain Customer Success Index at or above company standards.
• Assist in diagnosing vehicle problems; order parts and tools as necessary.
• Oversee administration of warranty claims as well as training and supervising of service department.
• Reinforces company policies and adheres to company standards.
• Encourages compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain good working relationship with factory(s) and foster positive employee relations.

Skills

Automotive service experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team oriented

Job description

Cardinale Automotive Group is a world-class organization of happy employees. Relationships are the foundation of our success. With every vehicle sold, every automobile serviced, every customer interaction and every new hire brought onboard – we strive to create outstanding and long-lasting relationships. This means listening, caring and understanding. After forty years of success, we're proud to call ourselves one of the nation's top performing dealer groups.

*The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with both Volkswagen and Mazda brands simultaneously, managing service appointments, repair orders, and customer needs for both dealerships.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision offered after 90 days
• Each year we look to provide the very best insurance we can offer.
• 401k provided by Empower
• Ancillary insurance provided by Allstate
• FSA offered.
• Life Insurance provided for and paid by Cardinale Automotive Group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service orders and flow of Drive Lane. Ensure that customers receive prompt, courteous, and effective service.
• Take ownership of the customer's experience by carrying out those additional assignments that allow the dealership to leave a positive impression with the customer.
• Provide concierge support for all owner inquiries, whether phone or in person, to assure the customer does not get mishandled.
• Ensure the daily inventory of technicians' time is consistently sold to service customers.
• Distribute work between technicians efficiently.
• Answer technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs.
• Maintain Customer Success Index at or above company standards.
• Assist in diagnosing vehicle problems; order parts and tools as necessary.
• Oversee administration of warranty claims as well as training and supervising of service department.
• Reinforces company policies and adheres to company standards.
• Encourages compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain good working relationship with factory(s) and foster positive employee relations.

Qualifications

• Automotive service experience required
• Knowledge of automotive maintenance, repairs, and service procedures
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to explain recommended repairs and services clearly to customers
• Work independently and collaboratively with technicians and management
• Strong record of positive customer satisfaction results
• Team oriented and self-motivated
• Able to work with little supervision
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.