Parts sales associate vs parts runner

The differences between parts sales associates and parts runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a parts sales associate and a parts runner. Additionally, a parts sales associate has an average salary of $32,871, which is higher than the $31,562 average annual salary of a parts runner.

The top three skills for a parts sales associate include customer service, phone calls and parts sales. The most important skills for a parts runner are phone calls, customer service, and inventory control.

Parts sales associate vs parts runner overview

	Parts Sales Associate	Parts Runner
Yearly salary	$32,871	$31,562
Hourly rate	$15.80	$15.17
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	159,569	36,491
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	4	4

Parts sales associate vs parts runner salary

Parts sales associates and parts runners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Parts Sales Associate	Parts Runner
Average salary	$32,871	$31,562
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $42,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Martin Marietta
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between parts sales associate and parts runner education

There are a few differences between a parts sales associate and a parts runner in terms of educational background:

	Parts Sales Associate	Parts Runner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Parts sales associate vs parts runner demographics

Here are the differences between parts sales associates' and parts runners' demographics:

	Parts Sales Associate	Parts Runner
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.4% Female, 20.6%	Male, 76.0% Female, 24.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 1.6% White, 69.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 4.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 69.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between parts sales associate and parts runner duties and responsibilities

Parts sales associate example responsibilities.

Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
Locate and order requested parts by using ADP software.
Look up and sell parts to the public through ADP systems.
Specify and sell parts for industrial generators and diesel engines for such brands as Kohler, Honda, Kubota and Mitsubishi.
Develop relationships with personnel from other Chrysler dealerships to participate in a mutually beneficial parts purchase and delivery co op.
Order OEM parts for wholesale customers via email, phone, and fax.

Parts runner example responsibilities.

Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
Develop relationships with personnel from other Chrysler dealerships to participate in a mutually beneficial parts purchase and delivery co op.
Deliver items to customers, whether they are a dealership, bodyshop or regular customer.

Parts sales associate vs parts runner skills

Common parts sales associate skills

Customer Service, 15%
Phone Calls, 14%
Parts Sales, 9%
Cleanliness, 9%
Parts Counter, 5%
Cycle Counts, 5%

Common parts runner skills

Phone Calls, 16%
Customer Service, 15%
Inventory Control, 9%
HVAC, 8%
DOT, 6%
Delivery Truck, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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