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