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
product manager
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse economic trends
analyse market financial trends
combine business technology with user experience
identify market niches
define technology strategy
develop product design
develop communication strategies
analyse consumer buying trends
design customer experiences
prepare market research reports
develop new products
plan product management
manage the customer experience
perform market research
draw conclusions from market research results
develop promotional tools
product life-cycle
socio-economic trends in your sector
manage product testing
oversee quality control
execute marketing plan
persuade clients with alternatives
market research
develop business plans
Optional & specialised skills
manage production systems
develop revenue generation strategies
cost management
advise on communication strategies
product comprehension
analyse data about clients
manage feedback
quality standards
follow production schedule
maximise sales revenues
create prototype of user experience solutions
apply strategic thinking
web analytics
coordinate events
analyse cultural trends
ensure products meet regulatory requirements
pricing strategies
study sales levels of products
perform product testing
carry out sales analysis
sales strategies
track key performance indicators
market pricing
schedule production
manage the handling of promotional materials
integrate marketing strategies with the global strategy
production processes
provide improvement strategies
product data management
manage profitability
Other matches: ICT product manager · banking products manager · tourism product manager · footwear product development manager · clothing development 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.