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
category manager
ESCO occupation · 47 essential, 11 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
identify potential markets for companies
analyse customer service surveys
perform product planning
develop product design
identify suppliers
manage budgets
ensure customer focus
integrate marketing strategies with the global strategy
cost management
company policies
pricing strategies
align efforts towards business development
content marketing strategy
perform project management
market participants
evaluate marketing content
analyse consumer buying trends
analyse work-related written reports
conflict management
perform risk analysis
manage inventory
analyse internal factors of companies
analyse external factors of companies
collaborate in the development of marketing strategies
show entrepreneurial spirit
select optimal distribution channel
study sales levels of products
channel marketing
manage profitability
market pricing
plan marketing campaign
plan marketing strategy
store design layout
define measurable marketing objectives
marketing mix
apply strategic thinking
coordinate marketing plan actions
perform multiple tasks at the same time
corporate social responsibility
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
create annual marketing budget
negotiate sales contracts
market research
perform market research
impart business plans to collaborators
track key performance indicators
maintain relationship with suppliers
Optional & specialised skills
teamwork principles
brand marketing techniques
ensure cross-department cooperation
use different communication channels
report accounts of the professional activity
create solutions to problems
communication principles
develop professional network
inspect data
employment law
abide by business ethical code of conducts
Other matches: clothing development manager · commercial art gallery manager · product and services manager · vineyard manager · pet and pet food shop 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.