Job prospects Sales Associate - Retail in Saskatchewan

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Job opportunities in Saskatchewan

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be limited for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in Saskatchewan for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Rising public expectations of rapid and efficient service, and an aging workforce will both support employment opportunities for this occupation.
• Demand for individuals to fill openings within this occupation is driven by a post-pandemic rebound in the retail trade sector.  
• Restructuring at more traditional retailers due to consumer trends and increased online shopping may impact demand for some workers over the long term.
• Staff turnover should create a steady number of job openings since this occupation has lower entry requirements and a younger workforce.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in Saskatchewan:

• Approximately 17,100 people work in this occupation.
• Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 68%
  • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 59% compared to 81% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 41% compared to 19% for all occupations
• 53% of retail salespersons and visual merchandisers work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
• 7% of retail salespersons and visual merchandisers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 46% compared to 53% for all occupations
  • Women: 54% compared to 47% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 33% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

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