Job prospects Telephone Sales Agent in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other sales related occupations in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Other sales related occupations (NOC 65109) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Other sales related occupations in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other sales related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology