Job prospects Outside Sales Representative in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Other sales related occupations (NOC 65109) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Other sales related occupations in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other sales related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology