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
sales assistant
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
prevent shoplifting
monitor stock level
follow up orders for customers
organise product display
company policies
maintain relationship with customers
demonstrate products' features
process refunds
plan aftersales arrangements
carry out active selling
ensure stock storage safety
operate cash point
prepare sales checks
product comprehension
examine merchandise
provide customer guidance on product selection
stock shelves
guarantee customer satisfaction
identify customer's needs
characteristics of products
ensure customer focus
carry out order intake
characteristics of services
arrange ordering of products for customers
provide customer follow-up services
maintain relationship with suppliers
ensure compliance with legal requirements
Optional & specialised skills
listen actively
issue sales invoices
perform multiple tasks at the same time
carry out cross merchandising
order products
order supplies
maintain store cleanliness
teamwork principles
carry out specialised packing for customers
supervise merchandise displays
ensure store security
organise storage facilities
package purchases in bags
keep records of merchandise delivery
Other matches: specialised seller · sales support assistant · solar energy sales consultant · property assistant · rental service representative
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.