Car Salesperson

Business, Admin & Entrepreneurship

ANZSCO ID 621311

Summary

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

Employment Pathway

Formal qualifications are not essential to work as a Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson. Although some workers have a certificate II or III in automotive sales.

Top Skills Required

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Time Management - Organising your time well and not leaving things until the last minute
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively

Key tasks

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.

Facts about this occupation

2.7% Growth

90% Full-time Share

$1,214 Avg Pay/Wk

17,000 Workers

40 years Avg Age

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