Retail and wholesale buyers in Southeast

The employment outlook will be Good for retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about retail and wholesale buyers in the Southeast region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 68%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%