Auctioneer
きょうばいにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales-Related Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales-Related Occupations
Summary
An auctioneer hosts and conducts auctions for the sale of goods or real estate through bidding methods, ensuring fair transactions as a specialist.
Description
Auctioneers handle tasks such as creating catalogs of auction items, providing prior explanations, setting bidding methods, giving signals at bid openings, accepting bids, determining successful bid prices, and managing settlement and delivery procedures. They ensure fair and transparent transactions based on laws and regulations, handle communication with participants, and deal with troubles. In recent years, they are also required to manage online auctions and digital bidding systems.
Future Outlook
With the普及 of online auctions, IT skills and web streaming technology are required. Demand is expected to remain stable due to the activation of local markets.
Personality Traits
Excellent judgment / Has a confident speaking style / Sociable / Values fairness and impartiality
Work Style
Event-based / Flex-time / Full-time / Travel
Career Path
Assistant Auctioneer → Auctioneer → Senior Auctioneer → Auction Manager → Auction House Operation
Required Skills
Auctioneering / Customer Service / Legal Knowledge / Product Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Marketing Knowledge / Multilingual Support / Presentation Skills / Price Evaluation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for proper bidding progression and price evaluation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in legal procedures or bidding rules are not permitted. |
| Communication Skills | High conversational skills are required for interactions with bidders and event progression. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for managing bid amounts and pricing. |
Aliases
- Auction Host
- Auctioneer
Related Jobs
- Antique Dealer
- Auction House Staff
- Real Estate Broker