Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'039 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'880 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'780 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'250 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Verkaufsingenieur/in
You combine technical know-how with strategic sales
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You advise customers on technical solutions. You coordinate projects from the quote to the final acceptance. You also analyse the market
As a Verkaufsingenieur/in, you stand at the intersection of technology and the market. You translate complex products into clear customer benefits. You manage business relationships from the first consultation to the final acceptance. Your work requires extensive travel, precise market analysis, and close cooperation with internal specialist departments. You combine technical expertise with economic success
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Purchasing Assistant. Based on 1,495 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+9% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'400 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | CHF 81'250 | 15 |
| Schwyz | CHF 71'500 | 21 |
| Geneva | CHF 71'400 | 53 |
| Zug | CHF 70'750 | 34 |
| Zurich | CHF 69'807 | 256 |
| Aargau | CHF 68'125 | 152 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 79'050 | 6 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 77'590 | 8 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 75'750 | 6 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 73'500 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 72'000 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 71'473 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Verkaufsingenieur/in
Official education path
Entry is usually through technical initial training combined with specialised sales further education
Typical training path
Verkaufsingenieur/in
Prerequisites
- Fundierte technische Grundausbildung
- Weiterbildung auf Stufe Höhere Fachschule/Fachhochschule
- Betriebswirtschaftliche Weiterbildung (advantageous)
- Verkaufserfahrung (advantageous)
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is often possible if you have technical training and proven sales experience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical expertise
- Strong communication skills
- Strategic thinking
- Project organisation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You prepare a technical demonstration. You discuss the exact specifications with the customer. Afterwards, you document the agreed steps for internal project planning
- You develop and actively implement technical sales strategies
- You manage existing customers. You systematically acquire new business partners
- You coordinate projects from the quote to customer acceptance
- You create detailed quotes. You conduct technical sales conversations
- You organise product demonstrations. You carefully prepare for trade fair appearances
- You analyse market developments. You monitor project budgets closely
- You act as the central contact person for technical and commercial questions
Working conditions
You work in technical sales departments of industrial or service companies. Your workplace alternates between the office, customer sites, and trade fairs
Strengths
- Technical expertise
- Strong communication skills
- Strategic thinking
- Project organisation
Trade-offs
- High travel requirements
- High responsibility pressure
- Changing requirements
- Complex coordination
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