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Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons

ANZSCO 6213

Employed

39,100

Part-time share

9%

Female share

21%

Median weekly earnings

$1,316

Median age

39 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons sell motor vehicles, boats, caravans, earthmoving equipment, vehicle accessories and parts in retail and wholesale establishments.

What they typically do

  • Determining customer requirements and advising on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care
  • Showing vehicles to customers and test driving vehicles with customers
  • Selling motor vehicles and vehicle products such as parts, tyres, lubricating oils, batteries, car stereos and alarms
  • Taking sales orders and preparing contracts of sale
  • Receiving orders for parts
  • Determining part sizes and details such as vehicle make, model, manufacturer and year
  • Searching lists of parts to identify part numbers, price and availability

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.3%
QLD
23.2%
VIC
18.8%
WA
12.4%
SA
9.9%
TAS
1.6%
NT
0.9%
ACT
0.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons.