Job prospects Lawn And Garden Supplies Salesperson - Retail in the Northeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail salespersons" in the Northeast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Retail salespersons in the Northeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the Northeast 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.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 76%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail salespersons across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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