What they do
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Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
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Parts Advisor, Parts Clerk, Parts Consultant, Parts Counter Sales Person, Parts Counterperson, Parts Person, Parts Salesman, Parts Salesperson, Parts Specialist
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Wages
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| Vermont - 2021 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 13.99 |
$29,100 |
| 25% |
$ 14.34 |
$29,830 |
| Median |
$ 17.83 |
$37,080 |
| 75% |
$ 22.19 |
$46,160 |
| 90% |
$ 23.84 |
$49,590 |
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| Average |
$ 18.61 |
$38,700 |
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Industries of Employment
| United States - 2020 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Motor vehicle and parts dealers
| 71% |
- Merchant wholesalers, durable goods
| 19% |
| 4% |
- Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers
| 2% |
| 1% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
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- Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
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- Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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- Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Concern for Others
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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Other Resources
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Projected Employment
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| Vermont |
| 2020 employment |
452 |
| 2030 employment |
516 |
Annual percent change
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1.3% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
63 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
No formal educational credential
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Moderate-term on-the-job training
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Job Zone
| Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 1% |
| Associate's degree | | 9% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 13% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 70% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 7% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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- Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
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- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Process sales or other transactions.
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- Take product orders from customers.
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- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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- Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.
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- Prepare sales or other contracts.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
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- Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
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- Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
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- Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
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- Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
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