Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
£23,464
Average salary
41 hours
Average weekly hours
6.33%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 7115
Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers sell new and used vehicles to the general public, and vehicle accessories and parts to garages, vehicle dealerships and the general public.
Common tasks include:
- discusses customer’s requirements, advises on most appropriate vehicle, explains its features and arranges test drive;
- negotiates sale price including any ‘trade-in’ and extra accessories, works out finance arrangements and completes sales paperwork;
- carries out pre-delivery inspection and formal hand-over of vehicle to customer;
- updates stock record, orders new vehicles from manufacturer, buys in used cars;
- receives orders for parts by phone, email or in person and checks availability on stock record;
- obtains parts from store or orders from suppliers;
- organises delivery of parts and handles payment;
- orders new supplies, arranges storage and updates stock records.
Qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements for entry but some employers may ask for GCSEs and/or some previous relevant work experience. Apprenticeships may be available in some areas. Vehicle salespersons generally require a full, clean driving licence.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Regional employment: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Future employment: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Top 12 industries: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Alternative & related job titles: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
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Equality focus: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£22,421
Female average annual salary
£23,986
Male average annual salary
46
Female average weekly hours
41
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Workforce gender: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Breakdown by region
£26,071
East Midlands (England) - highest annual average salary
£21,379
Yorkshire and the Humber - lowest annual average salary
49
North East (England) - Highest average weekly hours
33
East of England - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£15,121)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age