Job prospects Security Services Sales Representative in the Mauricie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Mauricie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the Mauricie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation is evolving in line with trends that are influencing wholesale trade and are expected to remain positive over the next few years.

The needs of the construction and home improvement industry will continue to drive demand for building materials and supplies, thereby supporting employment at wholesaler-distributors who deal directly with contractors.

However, job growth may gradually slow down. Inflation and rising interest rates, causing a loss of purchasing power for households, could lead to a decrease in their consumption, which would further affect wholesaler-distributors who supply merchandise to retailers.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate and limited in six regions.

Here are some key facts about Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Mauricie region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 48%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology