Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 160'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 305'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 118'506 |
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Swiss professionsSales & Procurement
Aussenhandelsfachmann/-frau BP
You coordinate international shipments and negotiate global trade contracts.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage international goods flows, negotiate contracts, and secure global supply chains for companies.
Global trade requires precise planning and reliable agreements. As an Aussenhandelsfachmann/-frau BP, you coordinate shipments, assess risks, and negotiate with partners worldwide. You ensure goods reach their destination on time and at low cost. You combine logistical expertise with business sense and international communication.
FieldSales & Procurement
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryWholesale
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Aussenhandelsfachmann/-frau BP.
Salary trend
-14% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2020-2022 | CHF 189'506 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 163'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Aussenhandelsfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1-1,5 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 1-1,5 years and qualifies you for the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Aussenhandelsfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis or equivalent qualification
- at least 3 years of professional practice in international trade
Requirements
- Service awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Networked thinking and action
- Communication skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you have relevant professional experience and fluent foreign language skills for negotiations.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Negotiation skills
- Service awareness
- Risk awareness
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review incoming orders in the morning and compare different transport routes for cost and safety. You then coordinate delivery terms with freight forwarders and international clients.
- You receive orders and set firm delivery deadlines together with clients.
- You evaluate different transport routes and choose the most cost-effective and safest option.
- You negotiate with freight forwarders and insure goods against damage or loss.
- You check customs regulations and complete the necessary export documents for each destination country.
- You monitor the flow of goods and ensure all international standards are met.
Working conditions
You work for international companies, banks, insurance firms, or freight forwarders. Your tasks are often divided by theme and require occasional travel abroad.
Where to learn
- Eidgenössische Prüfungen Aussenhandel EPAH-EFCEIndustriestrasse 30, 8302 Kloten
- Handel SchweizGüterstrasse 78, 4010 Basel
- Swissmem - Höhere BerufsbildungPfingstweidstrasse 102, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Negotiation skills
- Service awareness
- Risk awareness
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Time pressure
- Travel demands
- Responsibility
- Complexity
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