Auctioneer, Māngai hokohoko
Also known as
- Licensed auctioneer, real estate auctioneer, fruit and produce auctioneer, auto auctioneer, art and antiques auctioneer, stock and station agent
Auctioneers sell goods, property or livestock on behalf of the owner to people offering the highest price at auctions.
Your pay could be
$56K
Lower
$75K to $209K
Most common
$371K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Auctioneers
- usually work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings
- usually work in offices, auction rooms and other venues, and may travel locally or nationally
- need to be organised, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- develop content for sales presentations or other materials
- negotiate prices or other sales terms
- direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities
- provide technical information or assistance to public
- compile data or documentation
- discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons
- enter information into databases or software programs
- develop library or archival databases
- implement advertising or marketing initiatives
- compile technical information or documentation
Enterprising
Social
Organised
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become an auctioneer.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to join a professional organisation
- to be registered as an individual on the auctioneers register or working for a registered company
- to be over 18 years old
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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