Job prospects Furniture Sales Consultant - Retail in the Côte-Nord Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Retail salespersons in the Côte-Nord Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The evolution of this occupation is linked to household consumption and the trends that influence the retail industry.

Uncertainty surrounding the residual effects of the economic slowdown could further affect the sector in the short term. However, consumer spending should resume and therefore contribute to maintaining jobs.

In terms of trends, the digitization of retail businesses is changing the sector. Information on goods for sale is increasingly available on company websites. The use of e-commerce and chatbots continues to grow. These technological changes should limit job growth in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 1,390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 90%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology