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
retail entrepreneur
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
identify suppliers
plan marketing campaign
provide customer follow-up services
manage staff
law of obligation
perform customers’ needs analysis
build business relationships
handle financial overviews of the store
analyse data for policy decisions in trade
set up pricing strategies
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
guarantee customer satisfaction
study sales levels of products
negotiate sales contracts
implement marketing strategies
control of expenses
supervise sales activities
recruit employees
develop business case
commercial law
implement sales strategies
organise product display
perform project management
monitor company policy
manage financial risk
Optional & specialised skills
order products
e-commerce systems
maintain financial records
competition law
carry out cross merchandising
examine merchandise
operate cash point
maintain relationship with customers
comprehend financial business terminology
market pricing
accounting techniques
ensure point of sale material availability
keep records of merchandise delivery
check deliveries on receipt
create annual marketing budget
maintain relationship with suppliers
Other matches: real estate investor · merchandiser · door to door seller · retail department manager · fuel station 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.