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
Verkaufsberater/in Metzgerei/Charcuterie
You sell meat and sausage products to specialty shops and the catering industry
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate sales, manage key accounts in the catering sector, and sell meat and sausage products
As a Verkaufsberater/in Metzgerei/Charcuterie, you combine specialist knowledge with sales. You look after specialty shops, hotels, and restaurants, present fresh products, and ensure smooth deliveries. Your daily routine is varied and requires strong interpersonal skills and organisational talent. You actively shape customer relationships and contribute to your company's success.
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
- 🎓 Verkaufsberater/in Metzgerei/Charcuterie
Official education path
Entry is through initial training in the meat trade or retail, combined with targeted sales further training.
Typical training path
Verkaufsberater/in Metzgerei/Charcuterie
Prerequisites
- Grundausbildung als Fleischfachmann/frau EFZ
- Grundausbildung als Detailhandelsfachmann/frau EFZ
Requirements
- Überzeugende Persönlichkeit
- Verhandlungsgeschick
- Gute Umgangsformen
- Kontaktfreude
- Flexibilität
- Grosse Freude am Umgang mit Lebensmittel, insbesondere Fleisch
Where this can lead
A career change is possible after completing initial training in the meat trade or retail.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sales aptitude
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational talent
- Passion
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You spend time on the phone coordinating the delivery of meat and sausage products to a local hotel. At the same time, you check stock levels in the system to ensure the requested products are available.
- You coordinate daily sales in the back office and check product availability.
- You create delivery notes and monitor the smooth processing of orders.
- You contact potential buyers directly to market surplus stock effectively.
- You visit specialty shops, hotels, and restaurants to present your product range.
- You actively promote meat and sausage products and sell them.
- You maintain contact with key accounts and caterers during field visits.
Working conditions
You work in the back office of your company and travel regularly for field visits. Your work covers specialty shops, hotels, restaurants, canteens, and other key accounts.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Fleisch-Fachverband SFFRingstrasse 12, 8600 Dübendorf
Strengths
- Sales aptitude
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational talent
- Passion
Trade-offs
- Travel time
- Pressure
- Shift work
- Responsibility
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