Parts Salespersons
SOC Code: 41-2022 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Parts Salespersons. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41,517 | $48,880 | $56,264 | $63,627 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $37,835 | $46,426 | $54,995 | $63,586 |
| Anchorage, AK | $34,424 | $43,971 | $53,498 | $63,045 |
| Boulder, CO | $37,544 | $45,926 | $54,288 | $62,670 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $34,174 | $43,618 | $53,040 | $62,483 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $41,371 | $47,778 | $54,184 | $60,590 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $39,998 | $46,717 | $53,456 | $60,174 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $39,229 | $46,155 | $53,102 | $60,029 |
| Minot, ND | $39,707 | $46,426 | $53,144 | $59,862 |
| Bismarck, ND | $40,040 | $46,634 | $53,206 | $59,800 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Persuasion | 3.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| Sales and Marketing | 4.1 |
| Administration and Management | 4.0 |
| Administrative | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.5 |
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 46.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 25.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.3% |
| Some college | 5.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
- Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
- Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
- Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
- Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
- Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
- Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
- Mark and store parts in stockrooms, according to prearranged systems.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word SAP software Customer information databases Inventory control system software Inventory management systems Inventory tracking software SmugMug Flickr Web browser software
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