Job prospects Sales Representative - Wholesale (non-technical) near Halifax (NS)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) near Halifax (NS). 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 moderate for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 3,280 people work in this occupation.
• Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 44%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology