Job prospects Paper Industry Sales Consultant in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is present in a multitude of sectors, from the representation of hotel services, to freight trading, and the sale of consumer goods.

Economic recovery is expected to help maintain jobs, as the consumption of goods and services by government, industrial, and commercial enterprises, as well as households, should support the jobs of wholesalers and distributors who supply goods to retailers.

On the side of trends affecting wholesale trade, large retail stores have a tendency to diversify their online product offerings, which creates some opportunities for growth in the wholesale trade of consumer goods. Nevertheless, computerization, digital marketing, and the use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are transforming the occupation and moderating the demand for the services of these workers.

Here are some key facts about Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 77%
  • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 23%

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