Job prospects Food Services Sales Representative in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the South Central 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 moderate for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many 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 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the South Central region:

• Approximately 140 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): 30%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 19%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology