NOC 64101Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

NOC 64101 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical). It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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.

Express Entry eligible: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

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.

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.

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

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 64101 represents Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical). This occupation falls under TEER 4, which includes occupations that typically require a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. Individuals in this unit group sell non-technical goods and services to retail, industrial, commercial, and professional establishments, or to other wholesale businesses. They are commonly employed by manufacturers, distributors, and trading houses.

Key duties for NOC 64101 professionals include promoting and selling products, identifying and soliciting potential clients, assessing customer needs, estimating costs, and negotiating prices or terms of sales agreements. Employment requirements generally include the completion of secondary school, although some employers may require a college diploma or university degree. Relevant experience in sales or industry-specific knowledge is also highly beneficial for securing employment in Canada.

For Canadian immigration, TEER 4 occupations like NOC 64101 may qualify for specific pathways such as certain Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or designated regional immigration streams. Candidates must ensure they meet all IRCC language, education, and work experience criteria.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

Commonly confused codes

62100Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 64101 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 64101 usually require?

Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Which NOC codes are commonly confused with 64101?

Applicants most often mix up 64101 with 62100 (Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade). 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.