Automotive Parts Salesperson (Occupation Code : 522303)
The path to becoming a Automotive Parts Salesperson
Description
Sells motor vehicle accessories and spare parts in a retail or wholesale establishment.Tasks
Selling vehicle products such as parts, tyres, lubricating oils, batteries, car stereos and alarms.Searching catalogues or databases of parts to identify part numbers, prices and availability.
Determining the replacement parts required by inspecting part sizes and details such as vehicle make, model, manufacturer and year.
Advising customers on substitution or modification of parts when required replacements are not available.
Measuring parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
Explaining how a part functions, and demonstrating its proper use and installation to customers.
Examining returns for defects, and exchanging defective parts or refunding money.
Receiving and filling telephone orders for parts.
Preparing sales slips and receiving payment or obtaining credit authorisation.
Filling customer orders from stock and assisting in stocktaking operations.
Alternate Occupation Names
Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Acce
Spare Parts Salesman
Automotive Parts Interpreter
Tyre Salesman
Parts Assistant Manager
Agricultural Equipment Parts Salesperson
Workshop Sales Person
Tyre Sales Representative
Learning Pathways
No formal qualification 1
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Grade 12 Recommended
While a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent is not compulsory to enter this learning pathway, it is highly valued by employers, who set their own entry requirements.
Step 2 : In-service training
- In-service Training
Short courses, skills programmes and on-the-job training are offered by employers.