NOC 64101: Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 64101
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 64101
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 64101.
6411 continues as 64101 and part transferred to 62100
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $19.23 | $31.5/hr | $56.23 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $16/hr | $24.04/hr | $42.5/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $18.32/hr | $28.85/hr | $45/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $17.5/hr | $27.88/hr | $45.67/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $16.85/hr | $25/hr | $48.53/hr |
| Quebec → | $20/hr | $31.45/hr | $54.81/hr |
| Ontario → | $19.23/hr | $31.25/hr | $57.69/hr |
| Manitoba → | $18/hr | $31.93/hr | $55.56/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $19/hr | $33.65/hr | $50/hr |
| Alberta → | $20/hr | $33/hr | $55.29/hr |
| British Columbia → | $19.23/hr | $33.65/hr | $56.41/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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.
Official Job Titles for NOC 64101
135 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (See 10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers)View NOC 10022→
- Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (See 64100 Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers)View NOC 64100→
- Royalties manager - arts (See 50011 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts)View NOC 50011→
- Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (See 62100 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade)View NOC 62100→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 64101 (Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical))
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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