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Are you passionate about sales and have a strong voice? If so, a career as an auctioneer may be perfect for you. Auctioneers are responsible for organizing and conducting auctions, advertising, assessing items up for sale, facilitating bidding, and selling to the highest bidders.
As an auctioneer, you will sell a wide range of items including livestock, machinery, vehicles, antiques, real estate, art, and furniture. Your duties will include assessing and marketing items before a sale, grouping and displaying goods according to their value, listing and describing items for online auctions, advertising the auctions, and facilitating bidding by describing the goods and asking for bids. Your goal will be to sell the items at fair market value and close the sales by recording the buyers' information.
To be successful as an auctioneer, you will need a strong and clear voice, fluent speech, and excellent bid calling skills. A patient but firm manner, along with strong business, appraisal, and marketing skills, will also be important. Problem-solving abilities, good listening skills, and the stamina to prepare for auctions and maintain a brisk pace are also necessary. Enjoying working with people, compiling information, and supervising others are additional qualities that will serve you well in this role.
In terms of job classifications, auctioneers fall under various National Occupational Classifications (NOCs), such as Sales Representatives, Wholesale Trade (Non-Technical) (6411) and Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (6411). This profession requires education which varies depending on the specific requirements of each province. The average salary in this position is around $36.79 per hour, and the approximate demand per year is 27,700 per province.
Overall, if you have a passion for sales and enjoy the excitement of auctions, a career as an auctioneer could offer you a fulfilling and financially rewarding path.