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 |
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Swiss professionsSales & Procurement
Fachmarktleiter/in
You run a specialty market and are responsible for staff, goods, and customers.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fachmarktleiter/in run a specialty market, manage teams, control goods flows, and advise customers.
As Fachmarktleiter/in, you take responsibility for an entire market. You plan staff schedules, check incoming goods, and ensure an appealing presentation. You lead your team with competence and advise customers expertly. Your strong influence on the product range and your administrative care ensure smooth operations in retail.
FieldSales & Procurement
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryRetail
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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
- 🎓 Fachmarktleiter/in
Official education path
You enter the role through completed commercial schools or several years of practical experience in retail.
Typical training path
Fachmarktleiter/in
Prerequisites
- Completed apprenticeship in retail or at least several years of practice in sales
- Several years of professional experience in retail and/or experience in a demanding leadership role
- Possibly Berufsprüfung Detailhandelsspezialist/in or höhere Fachprüfung as Detailhandelsmanager/in
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership and organisation
- Product knowledge and range
- Administrative care
- Customer advice and service
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check incoming deliveries and coordinate with your team. Then you adjust the product display and advise customers expertly.
- You manage the staff and create daily schedules.
- You handle ordering and carefully check incoming goods.
- You plan promotions and adjust product displays.
- You manage inventory and carry out administrative tasks.
- You advise customers expertly and help with complex questions.
- You have a strong influence on the product range and sales.
Working conditions
You work in a specialty market, usually attached to a large wholesaler. Your workplace includes sales floors, storage areas, and administrative offices.
Where to learn
- SIU Schweizerisches Institut für Unternehmerschulung VerenaConzett-Strasse 23, 8036 Zürich
Strengths
- Leadership and organisation
- Product knowledge and range
- Administrative care
- Customer advice and service
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Pressure of responsibility
- Shift work
- Administrative effort
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