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