Mission Auto Care

Automotive Service Advisor

Meet Jared Melendez, a Manager & Service Advisor at Mission Auto Care. A Service Advisor or Store Manager is the liaison between the customer and technician. This role requires strong people and communication skills. Advisors preferably will have some mechanical knowledge. Business classes that provide understanding of the financial aspects of the business are optimal. With a great mentor, these skills can be explained and taught over time.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$50,000 - $150,000/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

Automotive

Encompasses the activities involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and repairing of motor vehicles.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

MiraCosta College

Automotive Technology

Palomar College

Automotive Technology

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions

Investigative

You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures