Job prospects Commercial Agent - Wholesale in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 26,040 people work in this occupation.
• Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 43%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology