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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊParts Sales Coordinator
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Parts Sales Coordinator

The parts sales orchestrator β€” coordinating sales activities, orders, and customer relationships for the parts department.

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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Industries that often hire Parts Sales Coordinators
Retail Β· 89%Wholesale & Distribution Β· 2%Real Estate Β· 2%Hospitality & Food Service Β· 1%Entertainment & Media Β· 1%Consumer Services Β· 1%
Job markets for Parts Sales Coordinators
Where Parts Sales Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~393 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Sales
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Parts Sales Coordinator

As a Parts Sales Coordinator, you''re coordinating the sales side of parts operations. You''re tracking orders, supporting the sales team, managing customer communications, and ensuring that sales activities translate into completed orders and satisfied customers.

Your day involves order processing, customer follow-up, sales support activities, and coordination between sales staff and operations. You''re the administrative backbone that helps salespeople sell and ensures customers receive what they ordered when expected.

The role bridges sales and operations. You understand both what customers need and what the operation can deliver. The people who succeed here are organized, good communicators, and effective at keeping multiple balls in the air simultaneously.

What people in this role value
IndependenceModerate
RelationshipsModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Parts Sales Coordinator
Sales team sizeOrder complexityCustomer contact levelSystem responsibilitiesAdministrative scope
Parts sales coordinator roles vary by sales operation size. Large commercial operations need more coordination. Smaller operations may combine coordination with direct customer service. Some coordinators are primarily administrative; others have significant customer contact. The scope of system and reporting responsibilities varies.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” 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 Parts Sales Coordinators (SOC 41-1011.00), not just this title Β· 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
Sales process understanding
Knowing the sales cycle deeply enables advancement
2
Customer relationship skills
Direct customer contact opens sales career paths
3
Analytics and reporting
Data skills are valuable in management roles
Lateral Moves
Inside Sales Representative β†’
If you want to move into direct selling
Parts Department Coordinator
If you want broader operational coordination
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What does the sales team structure look like that I''d be supporting?
How much direct customer contact is involved?
What systems are used for order management and sales tracking?
Is this primarily administrative or does it include customer relationship responsibilities?
What''s the advancement path from this role?
✦ Editorial β€” 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 β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$31K–$77K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.1M
U.S. Employment
-5%
10yr Growth
125K
Annual Openings

How Parts Sales Coordinator pay & employment are changing

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

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationCoordinationCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel ResourcesInstructingNegotiation
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-1011.00

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midParts Sales Manager$47KmidMerchandise Coordinator$40KmidStore Manager$75KmidDepartment Manager$75KmidFront End Manager$57KseniorFood Checkers and Cashiers Supervisor$57K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Parts Sales Coordinator

What does a Parts Sales Coordinator do?

The parts sales orchestrator β€” coordinating sales activities, orders, and customer relationships for the parts department.

How much does a Parts Sales Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Parts Sales Coordinator is about $47K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $31K to $77K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Parts Sales Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Speaking, Service Orientation, Coordination, and Critical Thinking.

What education do you need to be a Parts Sales Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.

Is a Parts Sales Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to decline about 5% through 2034, with roughly 1.1 million people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Parts Sales Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Parts Sales Manager, Merchandise Coordinator, and Store Manager.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.