Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 84'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 50'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 76'250 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 95'000 |
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Swiss professionsVehicles
Betriebswirt/in im Automobilgewerbe HFP
You run car dealerships and manage finances, sales, and the workshop
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage car dealerships or specialist departments. You are responsible for finances, staff, and customer contact in the automotive industry.
As a Betriebswirt/in im Automobilgewerbe HFP, you hold full responsibility for the economic success of car dealerships or specialist departments. You combine business expertise with deep industry knowledge. This helps you manage finances, sales, the workshop, and spare parts efficiently. In this leadership role, you design processes, train staff, and ensure lasting customer satisfaction.
FieldVehicles
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
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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 Diplomatin. Based on 34 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-48% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 77'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 52'500 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 100'000 | 17 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Betriebswirt/in im Automobilgewerbe
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time advanced training lasts 2 years. It prepares you for the federal professional exam.
Typical training path
Dipl. Betriebswirt/in im Automobilgewerbe
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis (Berufsprüfung) im Automobilgewerbe or equivalent certificate
- At least 2 years of professional experience in the automotive industry after completing the eidg. Fachausweis
- Required module completions
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Good business knowledge
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business acumen
- Leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strategic thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your day in the office. You check the latest balance sheet data. Then you invite the workshop manager to discuss current orders. In between, you talk with sales staff about pricing for new car models. You also clear up open insurance questions with customers.
- You calculate vehicle prices and monitor the company's monthly cash flow.
- You lead teams of workshop staff, sales staff, and customer service staff.
- You analyze balance sheets and profit statements for strategic business decisions.
- You train apprentices and specialists in technical and commercial areas.
- You assess insurance claims and clarify liability issues in traffic accidents.
- You develop marketing strategies and launch targeted advertising campaigns for vehicle sales.
- You coordinate spare parts trading and optimize inventory levels efficiently.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the office of a car dealership, an import company, or an insurance office. You occasionally move between administration, the sales showroom, and the workshop.
Where to learn
- Auto Gewerbe Verband Schweiz (AGVS)Wölflistrasse 5, 3006 Bern
Strengths
- Business acumen
- Leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strategic thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Regular office work
- Complex market conditions
- Conflict management
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