Job prospects Technical Salesperson, Telecommunications in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. 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 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

Employment in this occupation is evolving in response to trends that influence wholesale trade, machine manufacturing, and computer systems design.

Investments in machinery, especially due to the accelerating movement toward automation and integration of new technologies into production processes, should also favour these professionals. However, uncertainty over the international market, a generalized slowdown in the economy, and challenges related to vacant positions will restrict job growth.

Research activities, as well as investments in telecommunications and computer services, are expected to contribute to the hiring of these professionals, while the popularity of e-commerce, wireless network access and cybersecurity remain high.

The needs of the construction and home renovation industries support the demand for building materials and supplies, thereby supporting jobs at wholesale businesses that deal directly with contractors in this industry. However, inflation and rising interest rates causing a loss of household purchasing power could lead to reduced consumption and dampen employment in this industry segment.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the Estrie region.

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

• Approximately 1,620 people work in this occupation.
• Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 47%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology