Parts Salesperson

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Ideal for those who love helping customers find the right parts for their needs.
Ensure smooth operations by keeping essential equipment running with timely parts supply.
Engage in a dynamic role balancing customer service and inventory management.

💰 Earn $35K-$49K

📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 1.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.

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Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

29,700 Annually

Median Earnings

$38,970 in California

$36,860 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Coordination
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Parts Salesperson

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years