Auction characteristics

Description

Specifications of auctions and different auction types, e.g. open vs. closed auctions; bidding strategies such as chandelier bids, bid shading, etc.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 2 occupations
  • Optional in 1 occupations
  • Total: 3 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)

Essential for

  • Auction house manager
    An auction house manager is responsible for meeting with consignors, or sellers, discussing auction formats and terms and arranging auction timelines in an auction house. The manag…
  • Auctioneer
    Auctioneers conduct auctions by accepting bids and declaring goods sold. Duties An auctioneer typically performs the following duties: appraises and lists property for auction orga…

Optional for

  • Antique shop manager
    Antique shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to antique shop manager: antiques and co…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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