Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Red Deer

The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the Red Deer 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.

• 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 Red Deer region:

• Approximately 250 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): 47%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%