Automotive Parts Salesperson - Working conditions

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Working Conditions

Automotive parts salespeople work in
  • storerooms
  • showrooms
  • shops.
They may travel locally to deliver parts to customers and may have to work to deadlines to meet orders.
Chris Gray packing a part for dispatch.

Chris Gray's on-the-job training involves packing parts for dispatch to clients

Chris Sawtell selecting a car part.

Chris Sawtell selecting a car part from the storeroom to fill an order

 

Equipment

Equipment automotive parts salespeople may use includes:
  • point-of-sale equipment including tills and EFTPOS machines
  • a variety of automotive parts and accessories
  • automotive parts manuals
  • computers and software programs
  • other office equipment.

 

Hours

Automotive parts salespeople usually work normal office hours, but may also work weekends.

 

Chris Gray.

"I work from 8am to 4.30pm on weekdays and also work the occasional Saturday morning."

Chris Gray - Car parts salesperson

 

Contact with people

Automotive parts salespeople work:
  • independently
  • in teams
  • with customers
  • with sales representatives
  • with workshop mechanics
  • with panelbeaters.

 

Updated August 2008