Job prospects Lumber Sales Representative - Wholesale in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Southwest 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 Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several 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 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 120 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): 40%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology