A professional who disposes of surplus property, other than real property, using knowledge of merchandising practices. Responsibilities include:

• Inspects property to ascertain condition and estimate market value.
• Investigates market conditions and facilities to determine time, place, type of sale, and whether items shall be sold individually or in lots.
• Prepares advertising material and selects media for its release.
• Assigns and directs activities of sales personnel.
• Determines method of property display and sets prices of items to be sold in conformity with value and market.
• Advises interested parties of salvage possibilities.
• Recommends destruction or abandonment of property not deemed possible or practical to sell or salvage.