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Stock and Station Agent
Stock and station agents advise and represent farmers and
graziers in business transactions such as the buying and
selling of livestock, wool, fertiliser, farming and grazing
land, equipment and merchandise.
A stock and station agent may perform the following tasks:
- study market trends and prices
- arrange transport of stock to saleyards
- take prospective buyers to inspect properties for sale
- assist in selecting livestock, and commercial and stud
stock
- value livestock and advise on different marketing
options for stock
- arrange the penning and auction of livestock
- arrange clearing sales of machinery and plant equipment
no longer required
- advise and assist clients in the management of
agricultural or pastoral companies, stock or farming
problems
- on a commission basis, conduct sales of wool on behalf
of clients
- sell a wide range of agricultural products including
chemicals used in farming and grazing enterprises
- write reports on business transactions
- arrange finance for the buying of livestock or property
- act as agents for insurance companies
- arrange private sales between sellers and buyers.
Stock and station agents may specialise in livestock buying
and/or selling, auctioneering, property and merchandise sales,
arranging finance and insurance, pastoral inspections, and
stud stock or wool. They may be classified as grain merchants,
wool buyers or wool merchants.
Stock and station agents usually travel a lot by car, work
long hours and are often required to contact clients during
the evening.
Required Skills - Stock and Station Agent
- initiative and self-motivation
- good organisational skills
- good communication skills
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