Wholesale Market Auctioneer
おろしうりしじょう せりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales-Related Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales-Related Occupations
Summary
A profession that conducts auctions (auctions) for products at wholesale markets and determines transaction prices with brokers and buyers.
Description
Wholesale market auctioneers mainly handle fresh foods and industrial products early in the morning at markets. After confirming the quality and grade of exhibited products, they conduct and moderate auctions to brokers and buyers. Using vocal strength and pronunciation techniques, they manage bidding situations to elicit optimal transaction prices, ensuring fair and smooth transactions. They also handle market rules, measurement management, record-keeping, and occasionally troubleshooting and product management.
Future Outlook
In recent years, while electronic auction systems are being introduced, the need for face-to-face auctions remains, and demand for auctioneers who can utilize digital technology is expected to continue at a certain level in the future.
Personality Traits
Action-oriented / Excellent Judgment / High Concentration / Loud Voice / Sociable
Work Style
Career Path
Market Apprentice → Auctioneer (Junior) → Auctioneer (Senior) → Market Broker Supervisor → Market Operations Manager
Required Skills
Auction Conducting / Market Rules / Price Judgment / Product Identification / Vocal Technique
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Negotiation) / Foodstuff Knowledge / Marketing Knowledge / Measurement Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to respond quickly to fluctuations in weather and incoming volumes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately determine product quality and grade for fair transactions. |
| Communication Skills | To clearly convey product information to a large number of buyers and draw out prices. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work starting early in the morning. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to withstand high pressure from handling a large number of transactions in a short time. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Few opportunities to demonstrate creative ideas in standardized auctions. |
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