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
implement customer follow-up
types of media
respond to customers' inquiries
deliver a sales pitch
use customer relationship management software
contact customers
advise on merchandise features
customer relationship management
record customers' personal data
answer requests for quotation
prospect new customers
keep records of customer interaction
ensure compliance with legal requirements
communicate with customers
demonstrate motivation for sales
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
guarantee customer satisfaction
sales strategies
characteristics of services
keep records on sales
produce sales reports
implement sales strategies
sales promotion techniques
ensure customer focus
characteristics of products
advertising techniques
Optional & specialised skills
apply social media marketing
perform media outlets research
apply technical communication skills
develop promotional tools
outdoor advertising
carry out sales analysis
provide advertisement samples
monitor after sales records
develop media strategy
media planning
stay up to date with social media
monitor media industry research figures
media formats
work with advertising professionals
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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.