Automotive Parts Salesperson - Personal requirements
Kaihoko Wāhanga Waka
Skills & knowledge
Automotive parts salespeople need to have:
- knowledge of vehicles and how they operate
- up-to-date knowledge of vehicle makes and models, and their parts and accessories
- knowledge of locating and ordering stock
- organisational ability and record keeping skills
- good customer service and sales skills
- basic maths and computer skills.
Most car parts salespeople use computers to source parts
Personal Qualities
Automotive parts salespeople need to be enthusiastic, friendly, helpful, patient, accurate and able to work well under pressure.
Truck parts salesperson, Chris Gray, processing a sale in the shop
Physical Requirements
Automotive parts salespeople need to
- have a neat and tidy appearance
- be reasonably fit
- be able to do some medium to heavy lifting
- be able to remain on their feet for long periods.
Updated
August 2008
