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Vehicle & Parts Salespersons & Advisers

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.

Tasks

  • 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.

Entry Requirements

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.


What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £18,000 per annum and can progress up to £35,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 4,018 employed Vehicle & Parts Salespersons & Advisers in the region.

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Note

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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public#situation-in-the-uk

Supplementary Q&A for individuals wishing to know more around how the UK is managing the risk:

https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/

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