Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Sportökonom/-ökonomin
You market sports events and secure sponsors for the industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Sportökonom/-ökonomin steer marketing, sponsorship, and sales in the sports business.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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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 Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Sportökonomin / Sportökonom
Official education path
You typically start with a bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciences or a private institution.
Typical training path
Sportökonomin / Sportökonom
Prerequisites
- Fachliches Wissen aus dem Bereich Sport und Wirtschaft
Requirements
- Führungs- und Sozialkompetenzen
- Kommunikationsfähigkeit
- hohe Integrationsfähigkeit
- Kontaktfreude
- Einsatzbereitschaft
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business know-how
- Communication skills
- Social skills
- Willingness to lead
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk. You check contracts. You prepare presentations for potential partners. In between, you call event organizers. You coordinate logistics and budget planning.
- You develop strategies to market sports events and associations.
- You secure sponsors and manage long-term partnerships.
- You analyze financial data. You optimize sales options.
- You create budget plans. You monitor campaign finances.
- You coordinate cooperation between sports experts and corporate partners.
- You actively build networks in business and sports.
Working conditions
You usually work for sports associations, event agencies, fitness chains, or corporate sponsorship departments. Your workplace changes between offices, conferences, and sports venues.
Where to learn
- Deutsche Hochschule für Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement Studienzentrum Schweiz c/o SAFS AGAlbisriederstrasse 226, 8047 Zürich
- Eidg. Hochschule für Sport Magglingen EHSM Sportstudien2532 Magglingen
Strengths
- Business know-how
- Communication skills
- Social skills
- Willingness to lead
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic environment
- Travel demands
- Competitive pressure
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