Parts Counter Person - Jobber

Job Description

Parts counter person is responsible for assisting customers in finding the appropriate parts for their vehicle. In a part store environment, parts counter people will work with retail customers and wholesale clients such as automotive service technicians to find parts and accessories.

General duties may include identifying parts (read catalogues or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices), searches inventory for parts, order parts, handle parts and materials, manages inventory, performs shipping/receiving duties, promotes products and services, prices products and processes financial transactions.

Promoting products and services in the form of sales and customer relations are important components in the role of a parts counter person. Selling the most parts to current customers and seeking new accounts is a must.

Also known as:

• Parts salesperson
• Parts advisor
• Retail sales worker
• Automotive parts sales representative

Salary

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Average Salaries by Region

Canada $41,481

British Columbia $45,711

Alberta $45,159

Saskatchewan & Manitoba $38,382

Ontario $39,094

Quebec $41,477

Atlantic Provinces $34,452

Region	Average Salary
Canada	$41,481
British Columbia	$45,711
Alberta	$45,159
Saskatchewan & Manitoba	$38,382
Ontario	$39,094
Quebec	$41,477
Atlantic Provinces	$34,452

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Occupation Outlook

Full Time & Part Time Breakdown

Full Time vs. Part Time Overall

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Full Time in 2018

74%

Part Time in 2018

26%

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Region	Full Time	Part Time
B.C.	68%	31%
Alberta	50%	49%
Saskatchewan & Manitoba	57%	42%
Ontario	74%	25%
Quebec	92%	7%
Atlantic	78%	21%

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Diversity

Education, Training & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent an asset
• Experience in Customer Service
• Valid Driver’s License
• Candidates may be expected to lift weights up to 50lbs.
• Training is on-the-job
• Experience is usually between 1-2 years

On average automotive parts counter persons have

12 years of experience

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Avg. Years Experience Breakdown

Less than 1 year 5%

1-5 years 37%

Over Five Years 58%

Avg. Years Experience Breakdown

Experience	Percentage
Less than 1 year	5%
1-5 years	37%
Over Five Years	58%

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