Job prospects Outside Sales Representative in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Edmonton 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other sales related occupations (NOC 65109) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

• Approximately 1,140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other sales related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 67%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology