An Auctioneer, or Auction Specialist, sells various items to the highest bidders at an auction. Their duties include gathering items for sale in a single location, advertising auctions and setting up their own sound systems.
Un Auctioneer debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Auctioneer debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Understand the value of items
- Perform high-speed patter chant eloquently
- Set up sound systems
- Market the auction
- Collect money during the auction
- Divvy up earnings to sellers at the end of the proceedings
- Clean the auction venue
Un Auctioneer competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Master high-speed patter
- Exhibit extensive voice and breathing control
- Clerking and record-keeping abilities
- Know how to accurately appraise items
- Marketing and event planning