Auctioneers, and Stock and Station Agents

What the job involves

• Appraising and listing property for auction
• Organising advertising, catalogues and other publicity for auctions
• Consulting vendors and setting reserve prices
• Describing property presented and the conditions of sale
• Asking for or setting opening bids and determining reserve prices
• Accepting bids from potential buyers and closing sales to the highest bidders
• Purchasing and selling livestock and rural property on behalf of clients
• Selling agricultural supplies, such as seed, grains, feed, sprays, dips, drenches and veterinary products, in accordance with statutory requirements
• Acting as an insurance agent for rural clients

Key values of workers in Auctioneers, and Stock and Station Agents

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Auctioneers, and Stock and Station Agents

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Persuasion

  Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

• Negotiation

  Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.