Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons

Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons sell motor vehicles, boats, caravans, earthmoving equipment, vehicle accessories and parts in retail and wholesale establishments.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Determining customer requirements and advising on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care
  • Showing vehicles to customers and test driving vehicles with customers
  • Selling motor vehicles and vehicle products such as parts, tyres, lubricating oils, batteries, car stereos and alarms
  • Taking sales orders and preparing contracts of sale
  • Receiving orders for parts
  • Determining part sizes and details such as vehicle make, model, manufacturer and year
  • Searching lists of parts to identify part numbers, price and availability

Key values of workers in Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Persuasion

    Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.