NOC 2021 · 60010 · TEER 0
NOC 60010: Corporate sales managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Corporate sales managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of establishments and departments involved in commercial, industrial, institutional, e-business and wholesale and retail sales. They are employed by commercial, industrial and wholesale and retail trade establishments.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$60.10 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 1
+70 CRS for Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 60010 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 60010 is in tier 1 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +70 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 100 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 60010 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and retail and other establishments
- Organize regional and divisional sales operations
- Establish organizational policies and procedures in relation to sales
- Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
- Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts
- Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
- May work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- corporate sales manager
- national accounts manager - sales
- regional sales manager
- trade expansion manager
All 28 job titles in NOC 60010
- account manager - sales
- area sales manager
- channel sales manager
- commercial accounts manager
- corporate sales manager
- distribution manager - sales
- divisional sales manager
- electronic commerce (e-commerce) sales manager
- export sales manager
- field sales manager
- key accounts manager - sales
- national accounts manager - sales
- national sales manager
- package tour sales manager
- product manager
- regional manager - sales
- regional sales director
- regional sales manager
- retail district manager
- sales administrator
- sales and distribution manager
- sales director (except retail and wholesale)
- sales district manager (except insurance and real estate)
- sales manager (except retail and wholesale)
- sales planning manager
- territory manager - sales
- trade expansion manager
- zone manager - sales
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in business or in a related field with a specialization in sales and Several years of experience as a sales representative or in a related occupation are usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
Wages
Wages for NOC 60010 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $36.54 | $60.10 | $112.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $31.29 | $48.68 | $76.04 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $30.30 | $46.30 | $73.10 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $31.47 | $51.28 | $98.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $29.49 | $52.88 | $98.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $39.23 | $56.25 | $102.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $38.00 | $60.10 | $132.57 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $27.77 | $56.92 | $89.74 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $16.00 | $52.88 | $76.92 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $34.97 | $65.00 | $99.29 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $35.83 | $55.65 | $89.25 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
LimitedNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for corporate sales managers (NOC 60010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of 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 corporate sales managers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Corporate sales managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 31%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 23%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
88% of corporate sales managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of corporate sales managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 67% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 33% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations
LimitedNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Limited for corporate sales managers (NOC 60010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about corporate sales managers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Corporate sales managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 17%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
88% of corporate sales managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of corporate sales managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 73% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 27% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for corporate sales managers (NOC 60010) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about corporate sales managers in Manitoba:
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
Corporate sales managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 15%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%
84% of corporate sales managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
5% of corporate sales managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 72% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 28% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Limited for corporate sales managers (NOC 60010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of 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 corporate sales managers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Corporate sales managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 40%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 7%
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
86% of corporate sales managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
5% of corporate sales managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 69% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 31% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Very limitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Very limited for corporate sales managers (NOC 60010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about corporate sales managers in Quebec:
Approximately 6,000 people work in this occupation.
Corporate sales managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 20%
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 8%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 7%
78% of corporate sales managers work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
6% of corporate sales managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 71% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 28% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
Very limitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Very limited for corporate sales managers (NOC 60010) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about corporate sales managers in Ontario:
Approximately 13,700 people work in this occupation.
Corporate sales managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 13%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 7%
83% of corporate sales managers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of corporate sales managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 64% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 36% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations
Very limitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Very limited for corporate sales managers (NOC 60010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about corporate sales managers in Alberta:
Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation.
Corporate sales managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 14%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%
79% of corporate sales managers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
5% of corporate sales managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 70% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 30% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations
Very limitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Very limited for corporate sales managers (NOC 60010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about corporate sales managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,750 people work in this occupation.
Corporate sales managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 15%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 14%
81% of corporate sales managers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
6% of corporate sales managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 67% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 33% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 60010 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
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Questions
NOC 60010: common questions
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What TEER category is NOC 60010?
Is NOC 60010 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 60010 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
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What is the median wage for NOC 60010 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 6Sales and service occupationsBroad Category
- 60Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer servicesMajor Group
- 600Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer servicesSub-major Group
- 6001Corporate sales managersMinor Group
- 60010Corporate sales managers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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