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Parts Salespersons
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Other names for Parts Salespersons:
Appliance Parts Counter Clerk, Auto Parts Clerk, Auto Parts Counterperson, Auto Parts Salesman, Counter Clerk, Counter Sales Person, Merchandising Assistant, Outside Parts Salesman, Outside Salesman, Parts Advisor, Parts Back Counter Man, Parts Clerk, Parts Consultant, Parts Counter Clerk, Parts Counter Sales Person, Parts Counter Salesman, Parts Counterman, Parts Counterperson, Parts Manager, Parts Person, Parts Salesman, Parts Salesperson, Parts Specialist, Parts Technician, Sales Assistant, Sales Specialist, Wholesale Parts Salesperson,
What do Parts Salespersons do?
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order 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.
Fill customer orders from stock.
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
Take inventory of stock.
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
Place new merchandise on display.
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
Repair parts or equipment.