Job requirements Sales Agent - Wholesale (non-technical) in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a sales agent - wholesale (non-technical) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Experience in sales or in an occupation related to the product or service is usually required.
  • Voluntary certification is available from the Canadian Professional Sales Association.
  • Fluency in a foreign language and/or foreign country work or travel experience may be required for sales representatives seeking employment with companies that import or export goods or services.
  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Supervisors and senior sales representatives require experience.
  • A university degree or completion of a college or other program may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

New Brunswick

Job title Auctioneer
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Auctioneer
Regulated

Yukon

Job title Funeral Director

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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