Career pathway
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.
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Certificate III in Automotive Sales
AUR31026 · AQF 3 · 23 providers
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Certificate II in Automotive Sales
AUR21126 · AQF 2 · 0 providers
