Point of Sale Expert in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Point of Sale
Daniel S.
Last position:
Senior Manager at devpoint GmbH
- Design and co-implementation of an insolvency management platform in Germany for a client (based on an AI development tool)
- Concept, requirements engineering, and implementation support for a Dubai-based company to integrate processes into a CRM
- Business analysis and requirements engineering at Swisscom for integrations
- Integration of a new knowledge management system into the business processes at Swisscom AG – REST API definition
- Project manager, consultant, and sparring partner for the realignment/process digitalization at GIB Solutions AG
- Process designer and prototype for an AI-based real estate marketing system in Dubai
- Interim head of the ICT department at a telecom company, reorganizing and optimizing processes with a team of 5 at GIB Solutions AG
- Agile requirements engineer / external PO for a web-based solution for the German company DEHN AG
- Project management and consulting for the existing marketing and campaign planning solution at Swisscom AG
- Building the ALoHA nearshore offering at devpoint
Susann P.
Last position:
PMO & Communication Manager (Change and internal communication) at Schweizerische Post AG IT Service Center & Logistic Services
- PMO project “Bantiger2” due diligence/business case outsourcing Post CH IT Services to Swisscom
- PMO & consultant internal communication project/change communication “My IT” implementation of 20 Swiss Post IT applications to ServiceNow with Go-Live
- PMO, change communication and processes for project “ZSB” – rebuild new applications for all Swiss Post Logistic Services such as shipments and search
Wolf P.
Last position:
Interim Head of IT POS (GK & SAP) at Depot GDC
- Interim head of IT POS on GK and SAP basis for DEPOT GDC.
- Responsible for the stability and further development of the POS base platform.
- Managing adjustments and rollouts in the POS environment in coordination with the SAP backend.
Marc B.
Last position:
Project Manager at Psychiatrische Dienste Aargau AG
- Introduction of closed-loop in connection with the new pharmacy building
- Project management, design & implementation including commissioning
- Support in various projects and topics, e.g., the takeover of Praxis Rehalp, staff scheduling, and replacement of Navision & Orbis
Simon F.
Last position:
Lecturer in AI and Innovation Management at Berner Fachhochschule BFH
- Teaching courses in the areas of AI and innovation management
- Embedded in specific CAS programs and offering micro courses for students and non-students
Benjamin T.
Last position:
Board Member at University of Digital Science (UDS Berlin)
- Advisor on topics of economic development, SME, digitization, technology and education in Europe incl. EU Commission, Middle East, Asia and North-Africa.
Alessandra D.
Last position:
Head of Global Communication at Oerlikon Balzers AG
- Developed and implemented branding strategy
- Managed global trade fair concepts
- Advanced CI/CD implementation across communications
- Produced image and technical articles, press releases, interviews
- Developed social media strategy
- Set up customer magazine in print and digital
- Managed above-the-line and below-the-line marketing
- Conceptualized global showrooms
- Led digitalization communication initiatives
- Implemented central brand strategy at product level
- Developed worldwide communication concepts including POS and trade fairs
- Designed nomenclature for technologies, coatings, equipment and services
- Held global budget responsibility
- Coordinated and monitored international activities
- Conducted competition and market analysis
- Organized annual communication meetings
- Established integrated CRM concept
- Managed data assets and sales support tools
- Implemented target group–oriented CRM measures
- Led internal communications including People Announcements and newsletters
- Developed global communication concepts for white- and blue-collar employees
- Created pyramidal communication structure
- Established COVID-19 motivational communication concept
Patrick Z.
Last position:
Community Scrum Master
- Agile SAFe project management & methodological guidance as Scrum Master of a Scrum community (3 Scrum teams, 26 FTE).
- Sprint management and maintenance of user stories in JIRA and SAP SolMan system.
- Coaching the POs in backlog documentation in SAP Solution Manager and JIRA.
- Agile Project Delivery with Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager, Open SAP.
- Facilitating daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and planning sessions.
- Harmonizing data in JIRA and SAP Solution Manager.
- Creating enablement sessions and training teams in the practical use of JIRA and SAP Solution Manager (including SAP Focused Build).
- Monitoring test progress across different testing phases using SAP Solution Manager.
- Capturing, tracking, and maintaining impediments and project risks within the Scrum community.
- Planning, facilitating, and documenting results of SME workshops to resolve blockers.
- Maintaining and analyzing sprint reports to achieve increment progress.
- Technologies: SAP S/4 HANA (all modules), SAP Cloud solutions, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Focused Build, RetroTool, JIRA/BigPicture, Confluence, Concept Board, Mentimeter
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Statistics of experts using Point of Sale
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Marketing, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
88%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Point of Sale
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Point of Sale experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (88%)
- Professional Services (75%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Food and Beverage (50%)
- Media and Entertainment (50%)
- Advertising (38%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Cosmetics (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Point of Sale means
Point of Sale, often called POS, is the technology used to complete sales and manage transactions at the moment of purchase. A POS solution can combine checkout software, payment terminals, product data, receipts, tax rules and customer records in one operating flow. It may run in a shop, restaurant, hotel, mobile sales unit or online-to-store environment.
What companies build
Companies use POS systems to turn sales activity into connected operational processes. The right setup supports fast checkout while keeping stock, pricing and customer information consistent across locations and channels.
- Retail checkout and returns
- Restaurant ordering and table payments
- Inventory and catalog synchronization
- Loyalty, promotions and gift cards
- Omnichannel pickup and delivery flows
Ecosystem and integrations
POS work sits between business applications and physical payment infrastructure. Specialists may connect POS software with ERP, CRM, accounting, e-commerce, payment service providers, barcode scanners, receipt printers, cash drawers and fiscal devices. Common concerns include APIs, webhooks, offline operation, device management, access control and reliable data synchronization.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies often bring in freelance POS professionals during a new rollout, a replacement of legacy checkout software or an expansion to additional stores. External expertise is also useful when payment integrations fail, inventory data drifts, hardware needs replacing or a business wants to link in-store and online journeys. In Switzerland, projects may require careful coordination across German-, French- or Italian-speaking teams and local operating practices.
Delivery and collaboration
A strong POS project starts with clear transaction flows, device requirements, user roles and integration boundaries. Professionals can map processes, configure environments, test payment and refund scenarios, prepare rollout plans and train store teams. Remote work suits configuration, integration and documentation; on-site sessions remain valuable for hardware checks, pilot stores and go-live support.
What strong professionals bring
The best specialists understand both checkout operations and the systems behind them. They ask how prices, taxes, stock movements, refunds and settlements should behave before selecting a technical approach. Look for experience with the relevant POS product or vendor ecosystem, payment security, failure recovery, reporting and production support. Quality is visible in well-tested edge cases, clear handover material and a stable experience for staff and customers.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Point of Sale? Start with the answers below.
Point of Sale software records purchases and manages the checkout process. It can also handle payments, receipts, returns, inventory updates, promotions, customer data and reporting across stores or service locations.
POS is designed primarily for transactions in physical locations, while an e-commerce platform manages online shopping journeys. They often work together so that product, inventory, customer and order data stays consistent across channels.
A strong Point of Sale specialist may also understand payment service providers, APIs, ERP and accounting integrations, databases, device configuration and e-commerce systems. Knowledge of barcode hardware, receipt printers, cash drawers and store operations is valuable for physical rollouts.
The need depends on the scope, the number of locations, the hardware involved and the integrations already available. A focused configuration may need a specialist familiar with one product, while a replacement or omnichannel rollout calls for broader experience in architecture, testing, migration and change management.
Much Point of Sale work can be completed remotely, including discovery, configuration, integration, data mapping and documentation. On-site collaboration is useful for testing terminals, printers and scanners, observing checkout routines and supporting a pilot or go-live.
Ask which POS products, payment integrations and hardware environments the professional has handled. Review how they approach refunds, offline scenarios, inventory synchronization, security, testing and staff handover rather than focusing only on configuration experience.
Good POS work is reliable under normal transactions and difficult cases such as failed payments, duplicate requests, returns and network interruptions. Clear process documentation, repeatable testing, accurate reporting and a controlled rollout are strong signs of quality.
A Point of Sale project in Switzerland may involve teams working in different languages and stores with different operating needs. Freelancers should clarify communication expectations, payment and hardware responsibilities, on-site requirements and how the system connects with existing retail, hospitality or accounting processes.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Point of Sale in their recent projects is 132 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,058 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Point of Sale in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Point of Sale in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Point of Sale in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Point of Sale in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Professional Services (75%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Point of Sale in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Marketing (63%), and Operations (63%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Point of Sale
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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