Job prospects Sales Associate - Retail in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Retail salespersons in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula 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 Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 1,690 people work in this occupation.
• Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 91%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology