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
service manager
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 203 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
develop business plans
manage staff
create solutions to problems
follow company standards
customer relationship management
supervise the management of an establishment
customer service
communication principles
corporate social responsibility
product comprehension
identify customer's needs
plan health and safety procedures
supervise work
Optional & specialised skills
study sales levels of products
monitor daily work
call routing
fix meetings
make independent operating decisions
monitor equipment
evaluate employees
manage health and safety standards
plan medium to long term objectives
liaise with managers
manage key performance indicators of call centres
coordinate operational activities
manage payroll
represent the organisation
implement sales strategies
call quality assurance management
perform market research
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
schedule shifts
supervise sales activities
schedule recreation facilities
achieve sales targets
write work-related reports
carry out repair of vehicles
manage schedule of tasks
perform risk analysis
set organisational policies
measure customer feedback
manage ICT project
read care labels
advise customers
manage profitability
monitor stock level
keep records of customer interaction
use communication techniques
inspect dry cleaning materials
provide membership service
manage work
advise customers on usage of cosmetics
sell products
coordinate advertising campaigns
manage workflow processes
recommend cosmetics to customers
plan marketing campaign
accounting
meet picking standards
deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
teach marketing principles
analyse goal progress
order supplies
quote prices
maintain professional administration
maintain customer service
manage payroll reports
call-centre technologies
manage a small-to-medium business
analyse staff capacity
subsidiary operations
social media marketing techniques
monitor customer service
manage recreational facility
coordinate membership work
check in guests
spa products
counselling methods
think analytically
stimulate creative processes
analyse call centre activities
analyse business requirements
salon management
lead a team
coordinate events
manage supplies
use different communication channels
car controls
cleaning industry health and safety measures
visit manufacturers
analyse business processes
manage cleaning activities
plan employees work in vehicle maintenance
advertising techniques
oversee spa maintenance
automotive engineering
adjust production schedule
manage membership
create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
carry out inventory planning
provide information
develop organisational policies
business analysis
present reports
discharge employees
recruit members
organisational policies
financial management
sales strategies
manage inventory
manage contracts
oversee quality control
sell cosmetics
photography
provide cost benefit analysis reports
office software
manage a team
collect items for laundry service
handle complaints
persuade clients with alternatives
issue sales invoices
automotive diagnostic equipment
create a financial plan
communicate with customer service department
collect customer data
data protection
administer appointments
analyse consumer buying trends
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
promote recreation activities
inform customers of activity changes
teach customer service techniques
liaise with local authorities
build business relationships
business management principles
develop revenue generation strategies
interview people
deliver a sales pitch
develop recreation programmes
quality standards
interpret automatic call distribution data
company policies
guarantee customer satisfaction
employment law
offer free samples of cosmetics
provide operational efficiency training to employees
analyse membership
perform customer management
keep stock records
maintain relationship with suppliers
bookkeeping regulations
manage logistics
produce sales reports
establish communication with foreign cultures
telemarketing
sell tickets
supervise daily information operations
disseminate internal communications
write leaflets
maintain relationship with customers
develop membership strategies
develop professional network
ensure equipment maintenance
sales activities
maximise sales revenues
graphic design
greet guests
e-commerce systems
plan spa services
implement marketing strategies
complete membership administration
accounting techniques
set hygiene standards
collaborate in the development of marketing strategies
manage accounts
recruit employees
contact customers
handle customer complaints
recreation activities
diagnose problems with vehicles
perform customers’ needs analysis
identify new business opportunities
oversee guest laundry service
develop working procedures
develop online sales business plan
types of vehicle engines
delegate activities
types of spa
manage emergency evacuation plans
train employees
communicate with customers
information confidentiality
manage membership database
manage operational budgets
perform business analysis
assess employees' capability levels
manage customer service
promote cultural venue events
cosmetics
public relations
use solvents
respond to customers' inquiries
manage budgets
sell services
make strategic business decisions
report on overall management of a business
ensure compliance with company regulations
promote organisational communication
strive for company growth
establish daily priorities
show responsibility
engine components
analyse customer service surveys
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
advise on public relations
carry out repair of motorcycles
Other matches: advanced nurse practitioner · cabin crew manager · public employment service manager · laundry and dry cleaning manager · business service 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.