Job prospects Sales Engineer - Technical Support in the Fredericton–Oromocto

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Fredericton–Oromocto. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade are employed in a variety of industries where business-to-business or business-to-government sales are involved.
• A university degree and relevant industry experience is generally required, given the technical nature of this occupation.
• Experience performing market research and developing sales strategies is considered an asset.
• Speaking multiple languages is considered an asset as many companies import and export technical goods and services across the globe.
• A class 5 driver's license is usually required given that some travel is typically required in this role.

Here are some key facts about Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 70%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

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