Job prospects Import-export Tradesperson - Wholesale in the Kootenay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Kootenay 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 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Kootenay region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 52%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology