Parts Salespersons in Battle Creek, Michigan
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Parts Salespersons on average make:
$37,440 ($18.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
104
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
decrease to 102.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
12 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a no formal education.
The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Appliance Parts Counter Clerk, Automotive Parts Clerk (Auto Parts Clerk), Automotive Parts Counter Associate (Auto Parts Counter Associate), Automotive Parts Counter Person (Auto Parts Counter Person), Automotive Parts Counterperson (Auto Parts Counterperson), Automotive Parts Handler (Auto Parts Handler), Automotive Parts Salesperson (Auto Parts Salesperson), Automotive Parts Specialist (Auto Parts Specialist), Electronic Parts Salesperson, Merchandising Assistant
Technology/Skills
Microsoft Office software
Tools Used
Computer laser printers, Digital still cameras, Electronic cash registers, Laptop computers, Microfiche viewing equipment, Multiline telephone systems, Personal computers, Tablet computers, Warehouse forklifts
Tasks
- Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
- Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
- Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
- Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
- Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
Personality
Integrity, Dependability, Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Self-Control, Stress Tolerance, Persistence, Achievement/Effort, Adaptability/Flexibility
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