Job prospects Technical Sales Specialist - Metals in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation evolves based on the demand for technical goods and services from businesses and government institutions, as well as the trends influencing wholesale trade.

Economic recovery and the growth of investments, such as the purchase of production machinery or technical equipment, are expected to help maintain jobs.

In terms of trends in wholesale trade, the acceleration of automation processes and the integration of new technologies into various stages of production should drive the purchase of machinery and increase demand for these professionals. Investments in telecommunications and IT services should also contribute to the hiring of these professionals.

Here are some key facts about Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 64%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

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