Job prospects Technical Sales Specialist - Metals in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade are employed in a variety of industries where business-to-business or business-to-government sales are involved.
• A university degree and relevant industry experience is generally required, given the technical nature of this occupation.
• Experience performing market research and developing sales strategies is considered an asset.
• Speaking multiple languages is considered an asset as many companies import and export technical goods and services across the globe.
• A class 5 driver's license is usually required given that some travel is typically required in this role.

Here are some key facts about Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): more than 95%

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