Parts Salespersons

Does not pass

• Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.8% of the role's time · $864M

• Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.6% of the role's time · $850M

• Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.6% of the role's time · $731M

• Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $699M

• Locate and label parts, and maintain inventory of stock.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.0% of the role's time · $672M

• Maintain and clean work and inventory areas.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $638M

• Mark and store parts in stockrooms, according to prearranged systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.8% of the role's time · $534M

• Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.8% of the role's time · $533M

• Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $530M

• Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $479M · waiting on a check

• Manage shipments by researching shipping methods or costs and tracking packages.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 4.3% of the role's time · $476M

• Demonstrate equipment to customers, and explain functioning of equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $384M

• Place new merchandise on display.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $368M

• Pick up and deliver parts.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.9% of the role's time · $326M

• Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $300M

• Repair parts or equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $249M