Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
advertising sales agent
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
keep records of customer interaction
sales promotion techniques
implement sales strategies
produce sales reports
sales strategies
communicate with customers
advise on merchandise features
ensure customer focus
keep records on sales
demonstrate motivation for sales
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
record customers' personal data
implement customer follow-up
types of media
guarantee customer satisfaction
deliver a sales pitch
ensure compliance with legal requirements
characteristics of services
respond to customers' inquiries
customer relationship management
answer requests for quotation
prospect new customers
contact customers
characteristics of products
use customer relationship management software
advertising techniques
Optional & specialised skills
work with advertising professionals
monitor media industry research figures
media planning
carry out sales analysis
monitor after sales records
perform media outlets research
apply technical communication skills
outdoor advertising
stay up to date with social media
develop media strategy
develop promotional tools
apply social media marketing
media formats
provide advertisement samples
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.