Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'429 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'023 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 79'342 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 74'400 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Aussendienst-Mitarbeiter/in im Möbelhandel
You advise customers on furniture and fitted kitchens on site.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You visit customers, analyze their wishes, and create individual furniture and interior plans for sale.
As Aussendienst-Mitarbeiter/in im Möbelhandel, you are the direct contact for customers planning their dream homes. You travel to clients, listen carefully, and turn personal ideas into clear sketches and offers. You combine technical knowledge with creative flair to sell solutions that fit the apartment perfectly.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.450.68.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Innenausbauzeichnerin. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+49% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 58'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'047 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'200 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 66'000 | 22 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Aussendienst-Mitarbeiter/in im Möbelhandel
Official education path
You usually start with vocational training. This is followed by specialized sales training in the furniture sector.
Typical training path
Aussendienst-Mitarbeiter/in im Möbelhandel
Prerequisites
- Schreiner/in EFZ with further training in sales
- Detailhandelsfachmann/-frau EFZ with good knowledge of the industry
Requirements
- Enjoyment of sales-oriented activity
- Creative flair
- Drawing skills
- Good communication skills
- Negotiation skills
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible after vocational training or in sales. You just need the necessary expertise in furniture construction and planning.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sales-oriented mindset
- Creative flair
- Drawing talent
- Strong communication skills
- Confident negotiation skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand with a tape measure and fabric samples in front of the customer's open living kitchen. You discuss the perfect layout for the cabinets together. You answer questions about materials, colors, and the exact installation of the fitted kitchen.
- You visit customers at home or in the office to discuss their wishes.
- You analyze the room dimensions and note precise measurements for the planning.
- You create individual sketches and adapt existing built-in programs to customer wishes.
- You calculate the costs and create detailed offers for the clients.
- You hand over the finished plans and order data to the back office.
Working conditions
You work mainly on the road in your vehicle. You visit private homes or business premises. At the company, you coordinate closely with the back office and the warehouse team.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweizerischer Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten VSSMOberwiesenstrasse 2, 8304 Wallisellen
- SALES SWISS c/o Verkauf SchweizMarchweg 6, 5035 Unterentfelden
Strengths
- Sales-oriented mindset
- Creative flair
- Drawing talent
- Strong communication skills
- Confident negotiation skills
Trade-offs
- High travel burden
- Physical demands
- High responsibility
- Seasonal fluctuations
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