Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
bookshop manager
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 6 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
oversee promotional sales prices
sales activities
maintain relationship with suppliers
negotiate sales contracts
liaise with book publishers
ensure correct goods labelling
set up pricing strategies
manage budgets
maximise sales revenues
study sales levels of products
apply health and safety standards
manage staff
obtain relevant licenses
types of literature genres
monitor customer service
stay up-to-date with latest book releases
manage theft prevention
liaise with educational institutions
measure customer feedback
recruit employees
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
order supplies
maintain relationship with customers
employment law
set sales goals
negotiate buying conditions
supervise merchandise displays
adhere to organisational guidelines
publishing industry
use different communication channels
liaise with colleagues
apply procurement
advertise new book releases
ensure customer focus
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: bookshop specialised seller · second-hand goods specialised seller · commercial art gallery manager · product and services manager · vineyard manager
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.