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A Car Salesman assists customers who are purchasing a vehicle. You might work in a new car showroom or in a used vehicles lot. Car Salesmen might speak with customers to work out their needs and provide advice on available vehicles. You might demonstrate car features or take customers for test drives. You might organise finance and process sales transactions.
Car Salesmen should be good at interacting with other people and have a strong focus on customer service. You’ll need to be knowledgeable about automotive vehicles and be able to respond to customer needs. Communication skills are important and you’ll need to be able to work as part of a team.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Car Salesman.
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Get the retail skills you need to thrive in the Australian automotive industry with the AUR21120 Certificate II in Automotive Sales. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the legal and safety requirements of an automotive workplace and allows you to specialise in either service station sales, bicycle sales, or outdoor power equipment. Whatever your choice you’ll gain skills in customer service, stock control, payment processing, and basic problem solving. Like to know more? Enquire now for the list of career outcomes and training providers that deliver this course..
Average duration: 12 months.
Learn to sell vehicles, spare parts, and services with the AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that delivers the real-world skills you need to work and succeed in an automotive workshop and sales floor. This course covers workplace safety, customer service and complaints, processing sales, communication, stock control and warehousing. Enquire now for the course outline, training dates, and information about how to enrol..
In Australia, a full time Car Salesman generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 37,900 people employed as a Car Salesman in Australia compared to 35,000 five years ago. Car Salesmen may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Car Salesman interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Automotive Sales. You’ll develop the skills to sell vehicles, automotive spare parts and car services. This course covers topics including customer service, communication, workplace safety, dealing with complaints, processing sales and stock control.
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Here are some potential career pathways within retail operations. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Retail Operations
Cashier
$960 weekly pay
Customer Service Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Retail Assistant
$850 weekly pay
Car Salesman
$1,250 weekly pay
Cluster Manager
Retail Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Retail Supervisor
Retail Team Leader
$1,050 weekly pay
Area Manager
$1,730 weekly pay
Department Manager
Regional Manager
Store Manager
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