Job prospects Corporate Sales Representative in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade 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 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 8,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 42%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
    • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 5%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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