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
hardware and paint shop manager
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 1 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
negotiate sales contracts
ensure customer focus
oversee promotional sales prices
obtain relevant licenses
manage staff
manage theft prevention
study sales levels of products
recruit employees
maintain relationship with suppliers
maximise sales revenues
supervise merchandise displays
adhere to organisational guidelines
measure customer feedback
order supplies
apply procurement
negotiate buying conditions
ensure correct goods labelling
set up pricing strategies
hardware industry
monitor customer service
set sales goals
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
apply health and safety standards
use different communication channels
maintain relationship with customers
manage budgets
sales activities
employment law
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: hardware and paint specialised seller · craft shop manager · computer shop manager · tobacco shop manager · ammunition 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.