The auto parts expert — helping customers and technicians find the right parts for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Junior Parts Advisor pay typically runs $28K–$31K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 3% through 2034.
As a Junior Parts Advisor, you''re working in an automotive dealership or parts department helping technicians and retail customers find the parts they need. You''re looking up part numbers, checking availability, suggesting alternatives when parts aren''t in stock, and ensuring the right parts get to the right people at the right time.
Your day involves fielding parts requests, using electronic catalogs and inventory systems, pulling parts from stock, ordering parts that aren''t available, and coordinating with the service department on priority needs. You''re learning automotive systems and how to navigate parts databases efficiently.
The role requires both technical knowledge and customer service. Technicians need accurate parts quickly to keep repairs moving. Retail customers often don''t know exactly what they need. You''re translating their needs into specific part numbers. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, good with automotive systems, and can handle multiple requests simultaneously.
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The auto parts expert — helping customers and technicians find the right parts for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Median pay for a Junior Parts Advisor is about $37K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $28K to $62K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Speaking, Active Listening, Persuasion, Reading Comprehension, and Service Orientation.
Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3.1% through 2034, with roughly 265,060 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Parts Advisor, Senior Parts Specialist, and Parts Counterperson.
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