Job prospects Consumer Sales Representative in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 12,080 people work in this occupation.
  • Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 32%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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