Compare Driver/Sales Workers & Parts Salespersons California

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Driver/Sales Workers $38,700
Parts Salespersons $37,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers
Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons
Medium

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons

No formal educational credential

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers

No license found in California

Licensing for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons

No license found in California


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers

1 related certifications

Certification for Parts Salespersons
Parts Salespersons

2 related certifications

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