Mid-Level

Parts Sales Representative (Parts Sales Rep)

The parts sales professional — driving revenue through expert parts sales and customer service.

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Job markets for Parts Sales Representative (Parts Sales Rep)s
Employment concentration · ~389 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Parts Sales Representative (Parts Sales Rep)

As a Parts Sales Representative, you sell automotive parts with a focus on revenue generation. You combine product expertise with sales ability to drive business, whether at the counter or with commercial accounts.

Your day involves active selling and customer development. You might work the counter driving add-on sales, develop commercial accounts, follow up with customers, and build relationships that generate ongoing business.

If you have sales drive along with parts knowledge, this puts both to work. The challenge is balancing service with sales performance. The people who succeed help customers while consistently meeting sales goals.

RelationshipsModerate
IndependenceLower
SupportLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Counter vs outsideCommission structureAccount responsibilityTerritory scopeSales targets
Parts sales varies by focus and employer. Counter roles emphasize walk-in sales. Commercial roles develop ongoing accounts. Outside sales covers territories. Compensation structures range from hourly to heavily commission-based.
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Career Paths

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

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Parts Sales Representative (Parts Sales Rep)s (SOC 41-2022.00), 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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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.

$28K–$62K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
265K
U.S. Employment
+3.1%
10yr Growth
30K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

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

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingActive ListeningPersuasionService OrientationReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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