Job prospects Sales Associate - Retail in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in New Brunswick 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment demand in this occupation is mostly driven by consumer spending in retail operations associated with the sale of clothing, general merchandise and motor vehicles and parts. 
• The relatively younger age profile of workers, lower skill requirements, and prevalence of part-time work associated with this occupation will create ongoing replacement needs for new employees, as workers are more likely to leave for other opportunities. Demand for employment is higher during the peak shopping seasons.
• Some vacancies may be filled by retired professionals who want to maintain some sort of attachment to the labour force. This is becoming more common as people are living longer, healthier lives. The availability of part-time and more-flexible work arrangements in this occupation allows workers to make a more gradual transition to retirement. This occupation is an excellent source of summer and part-time employment for students. There are more opportunities during summer months and Christmas season. There are enhanced job prospects for individuals with strong interpersonal skills.
• The adoption of various technologies like e-commerce and self-serve devices may limit opportunities for retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the future.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in New Brunswick:

• Approximately 10,850 people work in this occupation.
• Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 74%
  • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 10%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 62% compared to 84% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 38% compared to 16% for all occupations
• 53% of retail salespersons and visual merchandisers work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
• 6% of retail salespersons and visual merchandisers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 49% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: 51% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 30% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

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