Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
merchandiser
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret floor plans
maximise sales revenues
carry out cross merchandising
visit manufacturers
maintain relationship with suppliers
show diplomacy
negotiate with suppliers for visual material
sales strategies
merchandising techniques
have computer literacy
negotiate terms with suppliers
monitor merchandise delivery
assess visual impact of displays
plan retail space
carry out sales analysis
supervise merchandise displays
monitor stock movement
check price accuracy on the shelf
execute visual presentation changes
stock shelves
keep records of merchandise delivery
maintain relationship with customers
keep promotions records
perform market research
carry out stock rotation
negotiate buying conditions
meet deadlines
Optional & specialised skills
change window displays
liaise with buyers to plan products for the store
analyse bestsellers
organise retail sampling events
ensure stock storage safety
ensure point of sale material availability
decide on products to be stocked
address problems critically
set sales promotions
monitor stock level
train staff about product features
price product
Other matches: textile sourcing merchandiser · visual merchandiser · wholesale merchant · wholesale merchant in beverages · wholesale merchant in flowers and plants
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.