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How to hire an outside parts sales

Outside parts sales hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring outside parts sales in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire an outside parts sales is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new outside parts sales to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire an outside parts sales, step by step

To hire an outside parts sales, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire an outside parts sales, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step outside parts sales hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write an outside parts sales job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new outside parts sales
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    The outside parts sales hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    An outside parts sales's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, outside parts sales from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    Here's a comparison of outside parts sales salaries for various roles:

    Type of Outside Parts SalesDescriptionHourly rate
    Outside Parts SalesWholesale and manufacturing sales representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They contact customers, explain product features, answer any questions that their customers may have, and negotiate prices.$17-32
    Sales Service CoordinatorA sales service coordinator is responsible for leading and overseeing the progress of a company's sales team, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction. One of their primary duties is to organize sales and customer data... Show more$11-27
    Sales RepresentativeSales representatives primarily sell the company's products and services to businesses or organizations. They should be adept at closing out sales, negotiating, and providing customer service... Show more$15-45
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Parts Sales
    • Parts Orders
    • Customer Relationships
    • HVAC
    • OEM
    • Sales Territory
    • Parts Counter
    • Cold Calls
    • Service Sales
    • Repair Shops
    • Customer Accounts
    Responsibilities:
    • Plan logistical outside sales route, planned/schedule sales calls with web-base CRM program, manage various sales cycles.
    • Visit customers to let them know where to get parts for their HVAC equipment.
    • Collect customer sensitive information including: Medicare, Medicaid, social security numbers, and numerous private health insurances.
    • Assist MRO organizations in composite shop design and organization.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your outside parts sales job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An outside parts sales can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, outside parts sales' average salary in hawaii is 46% less than in new york.
    • Seniority. Entry-level outside parts sales 47% less than senior-level outside parts sales.
    • Certifications. An outside parts sales with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an outside parts sales's salary.

    Average outside parts sales salary

    $50,144yearly

    $24.11 hourly rate

    Entry-level outside parts sales salary
    $36,000 yearly salary
    Updated January 18, 2026
  4. Writing an outside parts sales job description

    An outside parts sales job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an outside parts sales job description:

    Outside parts sales job description example

    RWC Group is a commercial truck and bus dealership group. We have 700 employees spread across 14 locations in AZ, CA, WA, and AK. The company sells and leases all kinds of trucks and buses to meet all your needs. We feature OEMs such as International, Isuzu, Hino, Cummins, Allison, and more! We provide a wide array of services including repair, maintenance, alignment, DPF cleaning, body shop and mobile service, just to name a few. Our service team thrives performing repairs on nationally respected brands, while using top rated quality parts. As we say at RWC Group: You have come to the right place, with the right people, doing the job right….so your trucks will RUN RIGHT!

    As a family-owned company, we value the things that make a family successful: commitment, compassion, hard work, a unified vision, and a desire for each other to succeed. RWC Group is committed to the long-term development of our family members. We offer paid training and carefully mentor each technician. No matter your level when you join us, we want you to improve.

    What We Offer

    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • 401K Plan
    • Supplemental Life, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick time
    • Growth opportunities
    • Paid Training
    • Family owned and operated
    • Long term job security
    • Health and wellness
    • Discounts on products and services

    POSITION OVERVIEW : The parts sales representative (PSSR) is charged with providing the parts needs of existing and new customers. The PSSR's responsibility is to represent the parts department in the customer's place of business, address their parts needs, respond to information inquiries, process parts orders, identify sales opportunities and sell additional parts, service and accessories. Additional responsibilities are to assist with light delivery and sales promotional activities in the customer place of business.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : The primary duties and responsibilities of the PSSR are to professionally represent the Parts Department, identify additional sales opportunities and make additional sales by:

    • Becoming a welcomed visitor to the customer's place of business by providing a value-added experience with regular customer visits

    • Getting to know the customer, the customer's business and the needs of that business

    • Responding to customer parts requests quickly

    • Identifying customer needs and opportunities that will produce additional sales

    • Thorough preparation for, and presentation of, sales proposals

    • The presentation of new items or services during each visit

    • Contentious customer service including problem identification and concern resolution

    • Additional duties as assigned by manager

    The secondary duties and responsibilities are to be performed as necessary and include:

    • Accurate and timely maintenance of activity and sales reports

    • The installation and maintenance of at customer inventory or other sales programs

    • Periodic delivery of light parts when logistically advantageous or to address customer need

    • Ensuring that company vehicles present a professional appearance and are properly maintained

    Additional secondary duties are to be performed as allowed by available time and include:

    • Assistance with the creation of additional sales programs and customer management tools

    • General organizational and administrative duties as directed by parts manager

    GENERAL WORK QUALITIES REQUIRED The PSSR position is a vital member of the Dealership Team, one who has a major impact on parts sales and customer satisfaction. Accordingly, specific personal qualities and abilities are required for successful performance in this position, including:

    • Excellent communication skills, including an awareness of others and an effective listening ability

    • The ability to create and deliver sales presentations in an efficient and professional manner

    • An appreciation of the sales process, including the ability to answer objections and ask for the sale

    • The ability address customer concerns diplomatically, react professionally and identify solutions

    • The ability to learn and consistently follow sales, presentation and administrative procedures

    • The qualities required to work largely unsupervised via effective time and schedule management

    • Honesty and integrity

    SKILL, TRAINING AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES The PSSR position requires a number of basic skills and conditions, including:

    • A valid drivers license and the ability to pass an insurance background check

    • Basic PC (Personal Computer) access skills and basic understanding of PC systems

    • The knowledge and ability to apply basic mathematics

    • The ability to communicate via written messages, including neat, legible handwriting

    • An ability to manage detail, as in the creation of schedules and maintenance of appointments

    • Organizational abilities to create and execute structured customer contacts Elements that are preferred, but not required for the Account Executive position are:

    • A High School degree or equivalent

    • Mechanical aptitude or experience in automotive or truck mechanics

    • Previous sales experience, particularly in a truck dealership or truck aftermarket environment

    • Formal education or training courses in selling process and techniques

    • An ability to recognize opportunities for process and operational improvement

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The PSSR position is fast paced and can be at times physical, demanding a number of physical attributes, including:

    • A comfort level with constant travel by automobile or light truck in all weather conditions

    • An energy level that will support constant daily travel and the visiting of multiple locations

    • The ability to occasionally lift at least 50 pounds, unaided

    • The ability to periodically work beyond the scheduled 8-hour shift, as directed by the parts manager

    WORKING CONDITION : Employee safety is a prime concern in the parts department and every effort is made to insure a safe working environment. However, during visits to customer businesses the PSSR will likely encounter:

    • Occasional high noise levels

    • Airborne elements such as dust, paint fumes and exhaust fumes

    USUAL HOURS OF WORK : The PSSR position is scheduled for 40.0 hours per week, with an estimated schedule of 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. However, the hours of this position may be highly variable, based on visit schedule, customer visit requirements and actual time spent with customers. Accordingly:

    • The parts manager and the PSSR will jointly establish a customer contact group and contact frequency

    • Flexibility in the scheduling of daily hours is allowed within the contact parameters

    • The PSSR, subject to parts manager review, will keep accurate visit records

    • The customer contact group will be reviewed and adjusted as necessary

    • Break and lunch periods are taken at the discretion of the PSSR as appropriate

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, RWC Group reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job to require that additional or different tasks be performed or further education required when circumstances changes (such as: growth, work load, changes in personnel, technological developments, etc.).This job description is not a contract of employment, and either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason.

    RWC Group has the right to revise this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    www.rwcgroup.com

  5. Post your job

    There are various strategies that you can use to find the right outside parts sales for your business:

    • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your outside parts sales job on Zippia to find and attract quality outside parts sales candidates.
    • Use niche websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with outside parts sales candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new outside parts sales

    Once you've decided on a perfect outside parts sales candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire an outside parts sales?

Hiring an outside parts sales comes with both the one-time cost per hire and ongoing costs. The cost of recruiting outside parts sales involves promoting the job and spending time conducting interviews. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider the cost of outside parts sales recruiting as well the ongoing costs of maintaining the new employee.

You can expect to pay around $50,144 per year for an outside parts sales, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for outside parts sales in the US typically range between $17 and $32 an hour.

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