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Resume skills guide · SOC 41-2022

Skills for Parts Salespersons

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for parts salespersons, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Inventory control system software, Inventory management systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening4
  • 2.Speaking4
  • 3.Reading Comprehension3.62
  • 4.Critical Thinking3.25
  • 5.Monitoring3.12
  • 6.Writing3
  • 7.Active Learning2.88
  • 8.Mathematics2.75
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.38
  • 10.Science1

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Knowledge areas

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Administration and Management
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Economics and Accounting
  • Production and Processing

Core work activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

In-demand tools & technology

  • Inventory control system software
  • Inventory management systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
  • Customer information databases
  • Inventory tracking software
  • SmugMug Flickr
  • Web browser software
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint