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
identify customer's needs
provide customer follow-up services
carry out order intake
stock shelves
follow up orders for customers
characteristics of products
organise product display
characteristics of services
prepare sales checks
demonstrate products' features
examine merchandise
guarantee customer satisfaction
carry out active selling
ensure customer focus
operate cash point
arrange ordering of products for customers
prevent shoplifting
ensure stock storage safety
monitor stock level
maintain relationship with suppliers
ensure compliance with legal requirements
provide customer guidance on product selection
maintain relationship with customers
plan aftersales arrangements
company policies
product comprehension
process refunds
Optional & specialised skills
carry out specialised packing for customers
keep records of merchandise delivery
supervise merchandise displays
carry out cross merchandising
ensure store security
listen actively
order products
order supplies
package purchases in bags
organise storage facilities
issue sales invoices
teamwork principles
maintain store cleanliness
perform multiple tasks at the same time
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.