Job prospects Outside Sales Representative in the Cape Breton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade" in the Cape Breton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Cape Breton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other sales related occupations (NOC 65109) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Other sales related occupations in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other sales related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 75%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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