Job prospects Building Supplies Salesperson - Retail in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Retail salespersons in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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.

The evolution of this occupation is linked to household consumption and the trends that influence the retail industry.

Uncertainty surrounding the residual effects of the economic slowdown could further affect the sector in the short term. However, consumer spending should resume and therefore contribute to maintaining jobs.

In terms of trends, the digitization of retail businesses is changing the sector. Information on goods for sale is increasingly available on company websites. The use of e-commerce and chatbots continues to grow. These technological changes should limit job growth in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 3,740 people work in this occupation.
• Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology