What does a Category Manager do?

You manage product ranges in retail and optimize sales figures.

What education does Category Manager require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a Category Manager earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 75'000, mid ~CHF CHF 100'000 per year (approximate).

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Category Manager

Sales & Purchasing

Category managers control product ranges and product groups in retail. They analyse sales data, negotiate with suppliers, optimise pricing strategies and are responsible for the profitability of entire product categories.

Entry

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 135'000

CHF 11'250/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to Category Manager

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk6/10

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