NOC 2021 · 64101 · TEER 4
NOC 64101: Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Sales representatives in wholesale trade (non-technical), sell non-technical goods and services to retail, wholesale, commercial, industrial, professional and other clients domestically and internationally. They are employed by establishments that produce or provide goods and services such as petroleum companies, food, beverage and tobacco producers, clothing manufacturers, motor vehicles and parts manufacturers, hotels, business services firms, and transportation companies. Auctioneers are included in this unit group. Sales representatives in wholesale trade who are supervisors are also included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 4
Usually needs a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$31.50 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 64101 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: not eligibleNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: not eligibleNeeds 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 64101 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 64101 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:
- Promote sales to existing clients
- Identify and solicit potential clients
- Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
- Prepare or oversee preparation of sales or other contracts
- Consult with clients after sale or signed contracts to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
- Review and adapt to information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
- Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
- May conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
- May supervise the activities of other sales representatives.
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
- advertising time sales representative
- food products sales representative
- freight sales agent
- graphic design sales representative
- hotel accommodations sales executive
- liquor sales representative
- magazine sales representative
- oil distributor
- security services sales consultant
- transfer company agent
- wholesale trade representatives supervisor
All 135 job titles in NOC 64101
- advertising agency broker
- advertising space representative - print media
- advertising time sales representative
- alarm system sales representative
- alcoholic beverage sales representative - wholesale
- aluminum products sales representative - wholesale
- auctioneer
- automotive parts sales representative - wholesale (non-technical)
- automotive parts salesperson - wholesale
- beer sales representative - wholesale
- booking agent - wholesale
- building maintenance services sales representative
- business equipment sales representative - wholesale
- business forms sales representative
- business services sales representative
- canvas product sales representative
- cartage and storage salesperson
- catalogue agent - wholesale
- classified ad salesperson
- cleaning services sales representative
- collection agency sales representative
- commercial agent - wholesale
- commercial and industrial equipment and supplies sales representative - wholesale (non-technical)
- commercial salesperson - wholesale
- computer services sales representative
- concrete products salesperson - wholesale
- consumer sales representative
- courier services sales representative
- credit bureau sales representative
- delivery services sales agent
- delivery services sales representative
- design sales representative - wholesale
- display advertising sales representative
- district sales representative - wholesale
- export company sales representative
- export sales representative
- exporter
- feed product sales representative
- field salesperson - wholesale
- financial services sales representative
- financial services salesperson
- fleet sales representative
- food products sales representative
- food services sales representative
- freight forwarding services sales representative
- freight sales agent
- freight services sales representative
- freight traffic agent
- fur trader
- graphic arts sales representative
- graphic design sales representative
- group travel sales representative
- hotel accommodations sales executive
- hotel services sales representative
- hotel supply sales representative
- import company sales representative
- import sales representative
- importer
- import-export tradesperson - wholesale
- industrial tool sales representative
- institutional food services sales representative
- insulation salesperson - wholesale
- janitorial services sales representative
- laundry services sales representative
- leasing services sales representative
- lighting fixture sales representative - wholesale (non-technical)
- liquor sales representative
- liquor sales representative - wholesale
- lumber sales representative - wholesale
- magazine sales representative
- magazine sales representative - wholesale
- manufacturer's agent - wholesale (non-technical)
- manufacturer's representative - wholesale (non-technical)
- media time sales representative
- membership sales representative
- motor vehicle and equipment sales representative - wholesale (non-technical)
- non-technical sales specialist - wholesale
- novelty products salesperson - wholesale
- novelty sales representative - wholesale
- ocean and lake container transportation sales representative
- office equipment sales representative - wholesale (non-technical)
- office furniture sales representative - wholesale
- oil distributor
- paper industry sales consultant
- periodicals sales representative
- periodicals sales representative - wholesale
- petroleum product sales representative - wholesale
- photographic services sales representative
- plastic product sales representative - wholesale
- postal services commercial sales representative
- printing services sales representative
- publication distributor - wholesale
- publication sales representative - wholesale
- publisher's sales representative - wholesale
- pulp and paper product sales representative
- pump and compressor sales representative - wholesale
- radio advertising time sales representative
- recordings contact person
- recycling sales representative
- regional sales representative - wholesale
- reservation agent - wholesale
- restaurant equipment sales representative
- rubber product sales representative - wholesale
- sales agent - wholesale (non-technical)
- sales consultant - wholesale (non-technical)
- sales coordinator - wholesale (non-technical)
- sales executive - wholesale (non-technical)
- sales representative - wholesale (non-technical)
- salesperson - wholesale (non-technical)
- security services sales consultant
- security services sales consultant - wholesale
- security services sales representative
- security services sales representative - wholesale
- security system salesperson
- shipping sales representative
- sign and display leasing agent
- sign and display sales representative
- storage services sales representative
- supplier - wholesale
- telephone equipment sales representative - wholesale (non-technical)
- television advertising time sales representative
- television advertising time salesperson
- textbook sales representative
- tobacco product sales representative - wholesale
- tour operator - wholesale
- tour package sales representative - wholesale
- transfer company agent
- travelling salesperson - wholesale
- truck and trailer sales representative - wholesale (non-technical)
- vending machine sales representative
- vending machine services sales representative
- wholesale purveyor
- wholesale trade representative
- wholesale trade representatives supervisor
- wine sales representative - wholesale
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A university degree or completion of a college or other program may be required.
- Experience in sales or in an occupation related to the product or service is usually required.
- 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.
- Supervisors and senior sales representatives require experience.
- Voluntary certification is available from the Canadian Professional Sales Association.
Additional information
- Progression to sales management positions is possible with additional training or experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 64101 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 | $19.23 | $31.50 | $56.23 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $24.04 | $42.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.32 | $28.85 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.50 | $27.88 | $45.67 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $16.85 | $25.00 | $48.53 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $31.45 | $54.81 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $19.23 | $31.25 | $57.69 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $18.00 | $31.93 | $55.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $19.00 | $33.65 | $50.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $33.00 | $55.29 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $19.23 | $33.65 | $56.41 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
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 rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in New Brunswick.
GoodNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) 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.
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.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in New Brunswick:
Approximately 3,200 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 44%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
77% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 23% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
14% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 24% 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: 39% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 54%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
73% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
11% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 78% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 22% compared to 49% 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: 41% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
Some wholesalers hire only experienced sales representatives with strong knowledge of a particular product or service. Travel to solicit products or services may be required in some industries and as a result possession of a valid driver's license and a vehicle may improve job potential. Employers generally provide in-house training on the characteristics of products and services and on sales techniques.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 56%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 15%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323-324, 326-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 7%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 483, 486, 487, 493): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 85% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations
63% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
21% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 70% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 30% compared to 49% 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: 25% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 4,800 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 53%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
76% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 24% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
17% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 69% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 31% 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: 32% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in Quebec 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
This occupation is found in several sectors, but primarily in wholesale and retail trade.
The climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could hinder exports to the United States and slow the economy, potentially limiting hiring in some companies in the short term. However, this situation is prompting many companies to diversify their clientele, which is stimulating demand for this occupation and mitigating job losses.
Regarding trends influencing commerce, large retailers are diversifying their online product offerings, creating opportunities for growth in the wholesale of consumer goods. However, computerization, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and the use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are transforming the occupation and moderating the demand for these workers.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Quebec:
Approximately 54,000 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 40%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations
67% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 33% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
18% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% 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: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Ontario:
Approximately 97,550 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 33%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
72% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 28% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
21% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 66% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 34% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% 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: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is driven by business needs to acquire new customers and expand into new markets.
Key trends in this occupation include artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to reduce repetitive tasks, cloud-based software for remote access, and personalized customer experience using data from multiple channels.
Jobs are concentrated in the Interlake and Winnipeg regions.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Manitoba:
Approximately 8,000 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 42%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
73% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 27% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
16% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) 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: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 31% 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: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 7,550 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 50%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
73% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 27% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
13% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) are self-employed compared to an average of 16% 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: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in Alberta 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The impacts of inflation being higher for longer than expected have affected decision making of some consumers.
Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Alberta:
Approximately 29,700 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 40%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
71% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 28% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
17% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) are self-employed compared to an average of 15% 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: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in British Columbia:
Approximately 33,550 people work in this occupation.
Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 46%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 88% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
71% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) work all year, while 28% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
22% of sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) 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: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
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 64101 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
Same occupation group
Retail salespersons and non-technical wholesale trade sales and account representatives
Questions
NOC 64101: common questions
What is the NOC code for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)?
What TEER category is NOC 64101?
Is NOC 64101 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 64101 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 64101 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 64101 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 6Sales and service occupationsBroad Category
- 64Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupationsMajor Group
- 641Retail salespersons and non-technical wholesale trade sales and account representativesSub-major Group
- 6410Retail salespersons and non-technical wholesale trade sales and account representativesMinor Group
- 64101Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)
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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.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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