Job prospects Outside Sales Representative near Halifax (NS)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade near Halifax (NS). 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 Other sales related occupations (NOC 65109) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Other sales related occupations in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other sales related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 67%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology