Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 83'950 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 84'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 84'337 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 91'202 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 102'439 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Einkäufer/in-Verkäufer/in im Holzhandel
You trade in wood and wood-based materials for the construction and furniture industries.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You purchase raw wood and building materials. You sell them to craftsmen. You manage the entire process.
Wood is a versatile raw material that must be traded carefully. As a buyer and seller in the timber trade, you combine technical knowledge with commercial skill. You manage suppliers and customers. You calculate prices and ensure smooth operations. The job demands expertise, negotiation talent, and a strong network.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWholesale
Swissdoc 0.510.26.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Industrial Engineer. Based on 748 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'900 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 87'100 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'216 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 97'500 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 96'005 | 57 |
| Zurich | CHF 94'700 | 82 |
| Aargau | CHF 94'500 | 37 |
| Obwalden | CHF 92'500 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 89'537 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 9 |
| Utilities | CHF 103'000 | 5 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 99'000 | 24 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 91'750 | 26 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 90'000 | 95 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 89'291 | 116 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Einkäuferinnen-Verkäuferinnen und Einkäufer-Verkäufer im Holzhandel
Official education path
Training takes place through internal company programs or specialized further education in the timber trade.
Typical training path
Einkäuferinnen-Verkäuferinnen und Einkäufer-Verkäufer im Holzhandel
Prerequisites
- Schreiner/in mit kaufmännischer Weiterbildung Holzfachmann/-frau BP, Fachrichtung Holzkaufmann/-kauffrau
- Holztechniker/in HF, Holzindustrie
Requirements
- Knowledge of the wood industry
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter the field if you have solid professional experience in the wood industry or related trading roles.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical knowledge of wood
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
- Calculation confidence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check a delivery of sawn timber for quality and storage conditions. At the same time, you discuss a new quote for a carpentry shop on the phone.
- You buy roundwood and wood-based materials directly from suppliers.
- You sell finished products to carpentry shops and furniture factories.
- You maintain contact with suppliers and customers.
- You process quotes and create detailed calculations.
- You handle complaints and resolve them quickly.
- You check goods for grading, measurement, and drying.
Working conditions
You work in timber trading companies, sawmills, or large warehouses. You often switch between the office, storage areas, and the phone.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweizerischer Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten VSSMOberwiesenstrasse 2, 8304 Wallisellen
- Holzindustrie Schweiz Schweizer Verband der Säge- und HolzindustrieMottastrasse 9, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Technical knowledge of wood
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
- Calculation confidence
Trade-offs
- Market fluctuations
- Physical strain
- Pressure of responsibility
- Travel time
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