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
motor vehicle shop manager
ESCO occupation · 39 essential, 5 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure correct goods labelling
use different communication channels
maximise sales revenues
sales activities
apply procurement
employment law
new vehicles on the market
manage theft prevention
order vehicles
set sales goals
supervise merchandise displays
apply health and safety standards
types of vehicles
legal requirements for operating in the automotive retail sector
negotiate buying conditions
set commercial strategies in vehicle showroom
measure customer feedback
develop dealership forecasts
manage budgets
adhere to organisational guidelines
provide information on trade-in options
oversee the presentation of vehicles in dealership
organise resources for the vehicle showroom
recruit employees
oversee promotional sales prices
obtain relevant licenses
study sales levels of products
manage staff
negotiate sales contracts
ensure customer focus
maintain relationship with suppliers
monitor customer service
maintain relationship with customers
negotiate with stakeholders
car controls
set up pricing strategies
operate dealership management system
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
order supplies
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: garage manager · rental service representative in cars and light motor vehicles · motor vehicles specialised seller · motor vehicle aftersales manager · motor vehicle upholsterer
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.