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NOC 62100 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Sales & service
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Definition
Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade, sell a range of technical goods and services, such as scientific, agricultural and industrial products, electricity, telecommunications services and computer services, to governments and to commercial and industrial establishments in domestic and international localities. They are employed by establishments that produce or provide technical goods and services, such as pharmaceutical companies, industrial equipment manufacturing companies, grain elevators, computer services firms, engineering firms and hydroelectric companies, or they may be self-employed technical sales specialists/agents who contract their services to other companies. Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
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Example job titles
Overview
NOC 62100 (Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade) is classified under TEER 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Professionals in this category are responsible for selling technical equipment, scientific goods, and specialized services to industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. They possess technical knowledge in fields such as engineering, science, computer technology, or agriculture, allowing them to assess client needs, customize solutions, and explain product benefits effectively.
Common job titles under this classification include medical sales representative, scientific equipment sales specialist, agricultural equipment salesperson, and software sales representative. To qualify for this occupation, individuals typically require a university degree or college diploma in a related technical field, or a combination of specialized training and industry-specific sales experience. Key duties include identifying potential clients, delivering technical presentations, negotiating contracts, and providing after-sales support.
As a TEER 2 occupation, NOC 62100 is highly relevant for Canadian economic immigration programs. Candidates may be eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) within the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Commonly confused codes
Yes — Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Applicants most often mix up 62100 with 64101 (Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.