Career - Stock and Station Agent

Stock and Station Agents will study market trends and prices and will arrange transport of stock to saleyards. They will take prospective buyers to inspect properties for sale and assist with selecting livestock, as well as commercial and stud stock. They will value livestock and advise on different marketing options for stock and arrange the penning and auction of livestock. They will arrange clearing sales of machinery and plant equipment that is no longer required and will advise and assist clients with the management of agricultural or pastoral companies, stock or farming problems. They will conduct sales of wool on behalf of clients, usually on a commission basis and will sell a wide range of agricultural products, including chemicals used in farming and grazing enterprises. They will write reports on business transactions and will arrange finance for the buying of livestock or property. They will act as agents for insurance companies and will arrange private sales between sellers and buyers.

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