Job prospects Grain Sales Representative in the Estrie Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Estrie Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation evolves based on the demand for technical goods and services from businesses and government institutions, as well as the trends influencing wholesale trade.

Economic recovery and the growth of investments, such as the purchase of production machinery or technical equipment, are expected to help maintain jobs.

In terms of trends in wholesale trade, the acceleration of automation processes and the integration of new technologies into various stages of production should drive the purchase of machinery and increase demand for these professionals. Investments in telecommunications and IT services should also contribute to the hiring of these professionals.

Here are some key facts about Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 47%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

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