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Retail

Parts Salesperson

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

Annual openings

597

BLS median wage

$47,660

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

10-year growth

+8%

Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  2. Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.
  3. Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
  4. Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  5. Locate and label parts, and maintain inventory of stock.
  6. Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.