What they do
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
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Also called: |
Parts Advisor, Parts Consultant, Parts Counter Salesperson, Parts Counterman, Parts Counterperson, Parts Person, Parts Salesman, Parts Salesperson, Parts Specialist, Wholesale Parts Salesperson
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 14.22 |
$29,580 |
25% |
$ 15.58 |
$32,400 |
Median |
$ 19.12 |
$39,770 |
75% |
$ 22.92 |
$47,680 |
90% |
$ 27.66 |
$57,520 |
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Average |
$ 20.11 |
$41,820 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Motor vehicle and parts dealers
| 71% |
- Merchant wholesalers, durable goods
| 19% |
| 4% |
- Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers
| 2% |
| 1% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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- Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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- Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
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- Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.
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- Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
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- Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
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- Locate and label parts, and maintain inventory of stock.
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Projected Employment
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Vermont |
2020 employment |
452 |
2030 employment |
516 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
1.3% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
63 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
No formal educational credential
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Moderate-term on-the-job training
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Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications |
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Important
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- Level of activity is Moderate
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Job Zone
Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 0% |
Bachelor's degree | | 14% |
Associate's degree | | 9% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 30% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 47% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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- Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
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.
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- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Process sales or other transactions.
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- Explain technical product or service information to customers.
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- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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- Take product orders from customers.
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- Monitor inventories of products or materials.
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Other Resources
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