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
You advise customers, present products, and secure new business
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Verkaufsberater/in advise customers, present products, and handle administrative tasks in retail or the service sector
Verkaufsberater/in are the direct link between companies and customers. You analyze needs, present products professionally, and support existing and new clients. Your work ranges from the shop floor to corporate client contact. It requires strong negotiation skills, high customer focus, and solid product knowledge for successful market sales
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
Official education path
The usual path leads through completed initial training, preferably in retail or the commercial sector
Typical training path
Verkaufsberater/in
Prerequisites
- Completed Grundbildung, preferably in retail or commercial sectors
- Experience in sales
Requirements
- Negotiation skills
- Sociability
- Communication skills
- High customer orientation
- Industry, brand, and product knowledge
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have initial training in a relevant field and can prove sales experience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Customer focus
- Negotiation skills
- Product knowledge
- Communication
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in shops or at company headquarters. You advise customers on their individual needs. You carefully present products and clarify ordering processes or administrative details
- You present products professionally and ensure attractive store layouts
- You analyze wishes and recommend suitable products or services
- You support existing clients and systematically acquire new business partners
- You handle ordering processes and take on administrative tasks
- You represent the brand and inform about sales guidelines
- You work in the office or visit companies and private individuals
Working conditions
You work in shops, offices, or at corporate clients. Your field of activity covers retail, banks, insurance companies, or the medical sector
Where to learn
- Bildung Detailhandel Schweiz Hotelgasse 1Postfach 316, 3000 Bern
- Fachschule für DetailhandelStampfenbachstr. 6, 8001 Zürich
Strengths
- Customer focus
- Negotiation skills
- Product knowledge
- Communication
Trade-offs
- Customer contact
- Variety
- Target requirements
- Work location
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