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
Technische/r Beschlägespezialist/in
Technical advice and sales for hardware in construction
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You advise customers on hardware. You lead teams and handle office tasks like quotes and price calculations.
Technische/r Beschlägespezialist/in combine expertise with sales skills. You advise customers on choosing the right door and window hardware. You also train new staff and plan the product range. In the office, you prepare quotes and calculate prices. This job requires technical understanding and clear communication. You work in specialist shops or wholesale stores. Your knowledge ensures happy customers and smooth construction projects.
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
- 🎓 Technische/r Beschlägespezialist/-in
Official education path
Training happens through company courses or specialised programs in the building trade.
Typical training path
Technische/r Beschlägespezialist/-in
Prerequisites
- Completed Ausbildung «Detailhandelsfachmann/-frau EFZ»
Requirements
- Ability to calculate sales prices
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you have worked in construction or furniture retail before.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Expertise
- Advisory skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership strength
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the consultation desk. Together with a customer, you check different hinges for a new kitchen door. You explain the installation instructions. You also note the quantities needed for the quote.
- You advise customers on choosing and installing hardware.
- You recommend the right door and window hardware based on building plans.
- You train new staff on products and sales techniques.
- You plan the product range and order stock as needed.
- You prepare quotes and calculate exact sales prices in the office.
- You explain the functions and features of technical components.
- You lead the sales team and coordinate workflows.
Working conditions
You work in specialist shops, DIY stores, or wholesale hardware suppliers. You often help customers in showrooms. You also visit construction sites for advice.
Where to learn
- Swissavant Wirtschaftsverband Handwerk und HaushaltNeugutstrasse 12, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Expertise
- Advisory skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership strength
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Sales stress
- Office work
- Shift work
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