Description
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Interests
- Conventional
- Realistic
- Enterprising
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Support
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative
Tasks
- Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
- Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.
- Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
- Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
- Locate and label parts, and maintain inventory of stock.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- Inventory management software
- Electronic mail software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Persuasion
- Reading Comprehension
- Service Orientation
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Sales and Marketing
- Administration and Management
- Administrative
- Computers and Electronics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
General Motors Parts ConsultantCertifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Type
Core
Certificate name
NAFA Certified Air Filter SpecialistCertifying Organization
National Air Filtration Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Parts Specialist (Brakes)Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Medium/Heavy Truck Dealership Parts SpecialistCertifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Type
Advanced
Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $31,736 |
| Median (50%) | $38,052 |
| High (90%) | $45,641 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $39,895 |
| Mid Level | $40,519 |
| Senior Level | $55,078 |
| Expert Level | $71,590 |
Employability
There are currently 267,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 271,200 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 1%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 1%
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