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Motor Vehicle Or Caravan Salesperson

ANZSCO 621311

Employed

14,500

Part-time share

23%

Female share

16%

Median age

40 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salespersons sell new and used motor cars, motor cycles, trucks, boats, caravans and earthmoving equipment in retail or wholesale establishments.

What they typically do

  • Determines customer requirements and advises on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care.
  • Shows vehicles to customers and test drives vehicles with customers.
  • Sells motor vehicles and vehicle products such as parts, tyres, lubricating oils, batteries, car stereos and alarms.
  • Takes sales orders and prepares contracts of sale.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.6%
VIC
26%
QLD
23.6%
WA
10.4%
SA
7.4%
TAS
2%
ACT
1.4%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Motor Vehicle Or Caravan Salesperson.