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
commercial sales representative
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 43 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
sales strategies
product comprehension
apply technical communication skills
prospect new customers
contact customers
characteristics of services
record customers' personal data
keep records on sales
carry out sales analysis
ensure customer focus
use customer relationship management software
answer requests for quotation
demonstrate motivation for sales
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
prospect new regional contracts
produce sales reports
guarantee customer satisfaction
respond to customers' inquiries
customer relationship management
implement customer follow-up
characteristics of products
maintain relationship with suppliers
ensure compliance with legal requirements
communicate with customers
have computer literacy
keep records of customer interaction
advise on merchandise features
implement sales strategies
demonstrate products' features
sales promotion techniques
Optional & specialised skills
ICT software specifications
advertising techniques
types of aircraft
glassware products
stay up to date with social media
work with advertising professionals
provide advertisement samples
household products
implement marketing strategies
types of maritime vessels
types of media
dairy and edible oil products
e-procurement
electronic and telecommunication equipment
international commercial transactions rules
clothing and footwear products
media formats
issue sales invoices
apply social media marketing
production processes
speak different languages
process payments
beverage products
consumer protection
develop media strategy
analyse consumer buying trends
perform media outlets research
credit card payments
market pricing
show diplomacy
chemical products
handle financial transactions
deliver a sales pitch
hardware industry
electronic communication
e-commerce systems
outdoor advertising
monitor media industry research figures
media planning
perfume and cosmetic products
monitor after sales records
office equipment
develop promotional tools
Other matches: technical sales representative · medical sales representative · real estate agent · technical sales representative in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment · electricity sales representative
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.