Job prospects Lighting Fixture Sales Representative - Wholesale (non-technical) near Sherbrooke (QC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) near Sherbrooke (QC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Several 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 is evolving in line with trends that are influencing wholesale trade and are expected to remain positive over the next few years.

The needs of the construction and home improvement industry will continue to drive demand for building materials and supplies, thereby supporting employment at wholesaler-distributors who deal directly with contractors.

However, job growth may gradually slow down. Inflation and rising interest rates, causing a loss of purchasing power for households, could lead to a decrease in their consumption, which would further affect wholesaler-distributors who supply merchandise to retailers.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate and limited in six regions.

Here are some key facts about Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 48%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology