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Sales Engineer

Metal & Machines

Implements sales strategies and is responsible for sales in the technical area. Maintains and looks after existing customers and acquires new ones. Is the contact person for all technical and commercial questions, coordinates and monitors projects from the preparation of quotations to successful customer acceptance. The sales engineer knows the customer's needs as well as the technical possibilities of the company. He/she is responsible for a sales area in the technical field. The area of responsibility includes actively working the market, preparing quotations, conducting sales talks, concluding contracts, organising product demonstrations and preparing for and participating in trade fairs. The role usually involves a lot of travelling.

Entry
~CHF 56'000
CHF 4'667/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 74'000
CHF 6'167/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 90'280
CHF 7'523/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelCollege of Higher Education
Duration36 months

Your path to Sales Engineer

Secondary School

You are here

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Basic training first

3–4 years

Work Experience

Gain experience

1–2 years

College of Higher Education

Advanced specialization

2–3 years

Career Start

HF Diploma

Starting salary: CHF 56'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics6/10
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🔬 Science3/10
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💻 IT5/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic3/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact8/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk3/10
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