Retail · EFZ
Sports Retail Specialist EFZ
Advising customers on sports equipment and providing technical maintenance for skis, bikes, and outdoor gear.
About this profession
Advising customers on sports equipment and providing technical maintenance for skis, bikes, and outdoor gear. Over 3 years you learn this profession in a host company, at the vocational school and in inter-company courses. At the end you receive a nationally recognised Federal VET Diploma (EFZ).
Day-to-day responsibilities
- ›Advise customers on technical sportswear and specialized equipment
- ›Maintain and tune skis, snowboards, and bicycle mechanics
- ›Manage inventory and create appealing product displays
- ›Process sales transactions and handle customer inquiries digitally
Skills you'll need
A typical week as an apprentice
Host company
3 days/week — you learn the trade hands-on alongside experienced professionals.
Vocational school
1–2 days/week — general education plus job-specific theory.
Inter-company courses (üK)
Several blocks per year — practise core techniques together with other apprentices.
Where you'll work
Shops, department stores, specialist boutiques and the related online operations.
Entry requirements
- Completed compulsory school (Sek A or B, depending on profession). Strong school report in relevant subjects helps.
- A 'Schnupperlehre' (1–5 day taster) is the best way to find out if the profession suits you.
What you earn at the end
Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) — a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to higher VET (HF), the vocational baccalaureate (BM) and universities of applied sciences.
Apprentice wage
Typical monthly gross wage (CHF). Actual wages vary by sector and region.
Year 1
CHF 700 – 900/ Mt.
Year 2
CHF 900 – 1’200/ Mt.
Year 3
CHF 1’200 – 1’700/ Mt.
Future-readiness
Score 4/5Our take
While e-commerce is growing, high-end sports gear requires expert fitting and maintenance services that cannot be automated.
Sources
Early contract endings in this field
Across Retail apprenticeships, roughly 25–32% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.
Further education & career
- Federal Diploma in Sales
- Retail Management Specialist
- Bachelor in Sport Management
- Advanced Federal Diploma in Commerce
Learn more
Official sources and further information about this profession.