Job prospects Sales Representative, Sign And Display in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• The impacts of inflation being higher for longer than expected have affected decision making of some consumers.
• Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.

Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 90 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): 64%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology