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Parts Salespersons - 41-2022.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Parts Salesperson
  • Parts Counterman
  • Parts Manager
  • Parts Counterperson
  • Parts Specialist
  • Parts Advisor
  • Parts Salesman
  • Parts Back Counter Man
  • Parts Counter Sales Person
  • Wholesale Parts Salesperson

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  • Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  • Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  • Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  • Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  • Fill customer orders from stock.
  • Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  • Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  • Place new merchandise on display.
  • Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  • Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  • Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  • Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  • Repair parts or equipment.
  • Take inventory of stock.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise customer on substitution of parts
  • answer customer or public inquiries
  • balance cash register
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • collect deposit or payment
  • determine placement part required
  • examine returned parts for defects
  • greet customers, guests, visitors, or passengers
  • inspect products or materials for damage, defects, or shortages
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • manage inventories or supplies
  • process credit transaction
  • read vehicle manufacturer's specifications
  • sell merchandise
  • use cash registers
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use industry terms or concepts
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use inventory control procedures
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use knowledge of written communication in sales work
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
  • use product knowledge to market goods
  • use sales techniques

Military Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Salesperson, Parts

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Salesperson, Parts