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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail salespersons" in the Northeast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Retail salespersons in the Northeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 76%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail salespersons across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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