Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 86'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 97'010 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 103'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 110'125 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 112'000 |
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Swiss professionsSales & Procurement
E-Commerce Spezialist/in BP
Shape digital channels and delight online shoppers.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan online shops and manage digital platforms. You optimise the shopping experience for customers.
FieldSales & Procurement
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryRetail
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on E-Commerce Specialist. Based on 342 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+14% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 94'375 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 85'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 97'110 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 103'280 | 67 |
| Geneva | CHF 97'020 | 31 |
| Berne | CHF 86'320 | 24 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 85'000 | 13 |
| Vaud | CHF 84'932 | 33 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 116'500 | 12 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 104'145 | 8 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 102'500 | 8 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 99'000 | 9 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 98'595 | 15 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 98'355 | 36 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 E-Commerce Spezialist/-in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 16 Monate
Official education path
The course lasts 16 months and leads to the federal specialist certificate in E-Commerce.
Typical training path
E-Commerce Spezialist/-in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) or equivalent qualification in a related field and 2 years of professional experience in E-Commerce
- EFZ or equivalent qualification and 3 years of professional experience in E-Commerce
- required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- strong sociability and communication skills
- flair for communication matters
- flair for numbers
- rich ideas and creativity
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with an EFZ and relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Numerical aptitude
- Creativity
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check product images for the new online shop. At the same time, you coordinate deliveries with the logistics team via chat.
- You plan and develop digital platforms for online retail.
- You manage online shops and update designs for new trends.
- You check product data like descriptions, images, and videos for completeness.
- You shape the digital shopping experience with recommendations and tutorials.
- You analyse customer behaviour through social media comments and targeted surveys.
- You create budgets and monitor spending for marketing campaigns.
- You coordinate logistics processes and optimise returns management.
- You advise internal teams on choosing sustainable packaging.
Working conditions
You work mainly in an office. You are often reachable by phone, email, and chat. Self-employed professionals usually run their business from their own workspace.
Where to learn
- HANDELSVERBAND.swiss3000 Bern
- Bildung Detailhandel Schweiz BDSHotelgasse 1, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Numerical aptitude
- Creativity
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Peak periods
- Multitasking
- Responsibility
- Steep learning curve
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