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
Marktfahrer/in
You sell fresh goods directly at Swiss markets.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Marktfahrer/in sell specialized products at markets, advise customers and run the stall.
You create your own sales area at lively weekly markets or special goods fairs. You advise customers expertly, handle the cash register and organize purchasing. The job requires a lot of mobility and organizational skills. With a flair for sales and direct customer contact, you build a loyal customer base and look after them long-term. You regularly check the quality of your goods and adapt the range flexibly to demand.
FieldSales & Procurement
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryRetail
Swissdoc 0.613.53.0
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
- 🎓 Marktfahrer/in
Official education path
Training takes place without a standardized curriculum, but years of sales practice make entry easier.
Typical training path
Marktfahrer/in
Prerequisites
- No formal training
- Several years of sales experience is an advantage
Requirements
- Enjoyment of direct contact with customers
- Flexibility
- Organizational talent
- Good manners
- Sales flair
- Willingness to travel
- Good health
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you already have several years of sales experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Customer contact
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Sales flair
- Health
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
In the morning, you display fresh products at your stall and greet the first customers with a smile. During the day, you advise customers specifically, handle payments and pack the goods for the next market location.
- You set up the sales stall on the market square carefully.
- You advise customers on the origin and use of the goods.
- You handle the cash register and maintain simple bookkeeping.
- You order the goods in time for the next market date.
- You organize stall permits and logistics on the go.
- You shape the offer through attractive presentation and freshness.
Working conditions
You mainly work at weekly markets, special goods stalls or regional fairs. You often change locations depending on the market schedule and weather.
Strengths
- Customer contact
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Sales flair
- Health
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Mobility
- Independence
- Irregularity
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