Salary Breakdown
Parts Salespersons
Average
$35,430
ANNUAL
$17.04
HOURLY
Entry Level
$22,600
ANNUAL
$10.86
HOURLY
Mid Level
$34,170
ANNUAL
$16.43
HOURLY
Expert Level
$49,190
ANNUAL
$23.65
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Parts Salespersons
6,710
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Parts Salespersons
Supporting Programs
Parts Salespersons
Top Expected Tasks
Parts Salespersons
01
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
02
Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
03
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
04
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
05
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
06
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
07
Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.
08
Locate and label parts, and maintain inventory of stock.
09
Mark and store parts in stockrooms, according to prearranged systems.
10
Pick up and deliver parts.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Parts Salespersons
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Persuasion
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
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