Job prospects Commercial Agent - Wholesale in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 980 people work in this occupation.
• Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology