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Parts Salesperson

💰 Earn $36K-$51K

📚 No Degree Required

⏱️ 6–12 Month Training

📈 3.1% Job Growth

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.

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What Parts Salespeople DoSell 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.

Parts Salespeople Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationNone

Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time6 months to 1 year

Job Openings30,200 Annually

Median Earnings

$42,250 in California

$37,440 Nationally

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Is This Career Right For You?

YOU Like

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

you value

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

you are skilled in

Speaking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination

Go Deeper: Parts Salespeople Explained

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

How Do You Train for This Career?

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

Hybrid CollegeA 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 DegreeA 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 DegreeAn 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 SchoolA 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

ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ Finish in 2-5 years

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