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Careers›Roles›Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)
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Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)

The parts counter professional — representing the parts department to customers and technicians.

Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep) pay typically runs $29K–$34K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 3% through 2034.

Career Level
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Work Personality
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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)s
Financial ServicesTechnology & InformationReal Estate · 48%Retail · 20%Consumer Services · 13%Wholesale & Distribution · 7%
Job markets for Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)s
Where Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep) jobs concentrate · ~389 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Sales
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)

As a Junior Parts Counter Representative, you''re the parts department''s representative to everyone who needs parts — retail customers, wholesale accounts, and internal technicians. You''re providing service, processing transactions, and building the relationships that drive parts department success.

Your day involves customer interactions across channels — counter, phone, and possibly email. You''re looking up parts, verifying applications, checking availability, and coordinating delivery or pickup. You''re representing both the parts department and the overall business to customers.

The representative title implies professional standards. You''re expected to communicate clearly, solve problems efficiently, and maintain the department''s reputation. The people who succeed here treat every customer interaction as important and continuously build their parts expertise.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)
Customer segmentsBrand focusCommunication channelsTeam structureAuthority level
Parts counter representative roles vary by operation type. Dealerships represent their brand. Aftermarket stores represent broader product lines. Some operations have separate phone and counter roles; others combine them. The level of pricing authority and customer accommodation flexibility varies.
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)s (SOC 41-2021.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
1
Parts expertise depth
Subject matter expertise enables specialist and advisor roles
2
Account relationship building
Commercial accounts require relationship management
3
Problem resolution
Handling complex situations shows leadership potential
Lateral Moves
Parts Advisor →
If you want more consultative customer interaction
Parts Department Assistant Manager
If you want to move toward management
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What''s the mix of retail, wholesale, and internal customers?
What level of authority do counter reps have for pricing and accommodations?
What does the team structure look like?
Is there opportunity to develop specialty expertise?
How are commercial accounts handled?
✦ Editorial — career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$29K–$62K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
399K
U.S. Employment
+3.2%
10yr Growth
46K
Annual Openings

How Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep) pay & employment are changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningService OrientationSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingWritingTime ManagementMonitoringCoordination
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-2021.00

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)

What does a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep) do?

The parts counter professional — representing the parts department to customers and technicians.

How much does a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep) make?

Median pay for a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep) is about $39K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $29K to $62K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep) need?

Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Service Orientation, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, and Social Perceptiveness.

What education do you need to be a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)?

Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.

Is a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep) in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3.2% through 2034, with roughly 398,620 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Junior Parts Counter Representative (parts Counter Rep)?

Closely related roles include Parts Counter Representative (Parts Counter Rep), Junior Laundry Counter Clerk, and Automotive Customer Service Advisor (Auto Customer Service Advisor).

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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