Perfect Placement helps Automotive employers recruit experienced Trade Parts Advisors across the UK.
Trade Parts Advisors combine Parts knowledge with fast customer service, account management and commercial sales ability. They are particularly valuable in businesses where strong Trade relationships and accurate Parts identification directly affect repeat business and revenue.
In short: Perfect Placement recruits permanent Trade Parts Advisors for Parts Factors, Parts Distribution businesses, Car Dealerships, Commercial Dealerships and wider Automotive employers across the UK through advertising, candidate database searches and proactive recruitment.
Average basic salary across valid Parts Sales Advisor and Parts Sales Representative vacancies
Average advertised OTE across valid Parts Sales Advisor and Parts Sales Representative vacancies
Of Perfect Placement placements since January 2025 have come through proactive recruitment
Key Takeaways
- Trade Parts Advisors combine Automotive Parts knowledge with customer service, account management and sales.
- Average salary in our Parts Sales vacancy data is approximately £27,800 basic and £34,400 OTE.
- Strong candidates often bring established Trade customer relationships as well as accurate Parts identification skills.
- Relevant candidates may use titles such as Parts Sales Advisor, Parts Sales Representative or experienced Parts Advisor.
What Employers Need From A Trade Parts Advisor
Employers need Trade Parts Advisors who can identify Parts accurately, respond quickly to customer enquiries and build profitable long-term relationships with Trade customers.
The role can include telephone sales, counter enquiries, account management, order management and proactive contact with garages, workshops and other business customers.
Parts Knowledge
Accurate Parts identification using catalogues, systems and vehicle information.
Trade Customer Service
Fast, reliable support for garages, workshops and account customers.
Account Management
Maintaining customer relationships and supporting repeat Parts sales.
Commercial Awareness
Understanding sales, margin, targets and the value of long-term customer accounts.
Recruiter insight: Strong Trade Parts candidates are not just good at identifying Parts. They also know how to manage regular customers, prioritise urgent enquiries and build relationships that keep business coming back.
Trade Parts Advisor Salary & OTE
Perfect Placement's valid Parts Sales Advisor and Parts Sales Representative vacancy data shows an average basic salary of approximately £27,800 and average advertised OTE of approximately £34,400.
Basic salaries range from approximately £18,000 to £40,000, while advertised OTE ranges from approximately £26,200 to £48,000.
Pay varies by location, employer type, customer base, sales targets and the balance between inbound enquiries and proactive sales activity.
Why Trade Parts Advisor Recruitment Can Be Difficult
Trade Parts Advisors can be difficult to recruit because experienced candidates often have established customer relationships and proven earning structures with their current employer.
Employers can also restrict the candidate pool by searching only for the exact Trade Parts Advisor title. Relevant experience may sit with Parts Sales Advisors, Parts Sales Representatives or experienced Parts Advisors with strong Trade customer responsibility.
Why Employers Use Perfect Placement For Trade Parts Recruitment
Perfect Placement helps employers recruit Trade Parts Advisors through advertising, candidate database searches, proactive approaches and candidate qualification.
Vacancy Brief
We establish the customer base, product range, sales responsibilities and experience required.
Advertising & Search
We advertise the role and search our Automotive candidate network for relevant Parts professionals.
Proactive Recruitment
We approach experienced candidates who may consider the right opportunity without actively applying.
Candidate Qualification
We discuss Parts experience, customer background, sales ability, motivation and earnings expectations.
Since January 2025, 65% of Perfect Placement placements have come through proactive recruitment rather than relying solely on advertised applications.
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Automotive Recruitment Agency Of The Year 2026
Perfect Placement has specialised in Automotive recruitment since 2003 and has helped more than 34,000 Automotive professionals secure new positions.
In 2026, we were named Car Dealer Power's Automotive Recruitment Agency of the Year for the 14th consecutive year.
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Trade Parts Advisor Recruitment FAQs
What does a Trade Parts Advisor do?
A Trade Parts Advisor supplies Automotive Parts to business customers such as garages and workshops, handling Parts identification, customer accounts, orders and sales enquiries.
How much does a Trade Parts Advisor earn?
Perfect Placement's vacancy data shows an average basic salary of approximately £27,800 and average advertised OTE of approximately £34,400, with advertised OTE reaching £48,000.
What should employers look for when recruiting a Trade Parts Advisor?
Look for strong Automotive Parts knowledge, accurate Parts identification, confident Trade customer service, account management ability and commercial awareness.
Last updated: October 2026.