The parts salesperson must also be knowledgeable and efficient in the use of computers. The parts salesman must be able to look up parts on the Electronic Parts Catalogue, check to see if the part is available, order the part immediately, if not in stock, and be able to tell the customer when the part will be at the dealership. Parts Managers are responsible for ordering all parts required at the dealership. They must know the demands of the customers and expectations of the dealership to order in volumes large enough to buy at incentive volumes but also low enough to keep inventory at a manageable level. The parts manager is responsible for properly marketing this large inventory to insure turnover.
Most dealerships are in rural areas and small town.
John Deere is growing in the Lawn and Garden area and they are located in more urban settings. The parts person is able to work inside an air-conditioned environment for some of the period but must also spend time in the warehouse receiving, stocking, and pulling parts. There may be over-time during the growing and harvest seasons. Individual earnings may vary based upon the job setting and position. The Ag Parts program is designed to prepare students for a career in the parts departments of farm implement dealerships.