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
Rayonleiter/in / Fachleiter/in (Detailhandel)
You manage a product section in retail and keep customers happy.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You oversee a product section, lead the team, serve customers, and plan the assortment in retail.
As a Rayonleiter/in / Fachleiter/in (Detailhandel), you take charge of an entire product section. You manage the assortment, train staff, and keep shelves fresh and appealing. Your daily work blends commercial thinking with direct customer contact and a clear focus on sales success.
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
- 🎓 Rayonleiter/innen / Fachleiter/innen (Detailhandel)
Official education path
Promotion to a specialist leadership role usually happens through internal advancement after completing retail training and gaining several years of experience.
Typical training path
Rayonleiter/innen / Fachleiter/innen (Detailhandel)
Prerequisites
- Abgeschlossene Lehre im Verkauf/Detailhandel or at least several years of experience in sales
Requirements
- Good industry knowledge and professional experience
- Leadership qualities
- Communication skills
- Enjoyment of sales planning and promotion
- Organisational skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Sales planning
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the product section checking product freshness. At the same time, you advise customers on current offers. You also discuss upcoming promotions with the team. Then you adjust displays based on sales figures.
- You manage the professional operations of an entire product section in retail.
- You plan the assortment in close coordination with department managers.
- You regularly check the freshness and relevance of the goods offered.
- You arrange the shelves to attract customers and boost sales.
- You advise customers professionally on products and current promotions.
- You monitor sales figures and take action when necessary.
- You handle administrative tasks such as placing orders and conducting inventory.
Working conditions
You work primarily in the product section of a retail store or supermarket. Your workplace involves customer contact, shelving, and administrative desk work.
Where to learn
- SIU Schweizerisches Institut für Unternehmerschulung VerenaConzett-Strasse 23, 8036 Zürich
- Fachschule für DetailhandelHohlstr. 535, 8048 Zürich
- Bildung Detailhandel Schweiz Hotelgasse 1Postfach 316, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Sales planning
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Busy periods
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