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
shop manager
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
oversee promotional sales prices
manage staff
manage budgets
apply procurement
measure customer feedback
apply health and safety standards
employment law
study sales levels of products
set sales goals
ensure customer focus
set up pricing strategies
adhere to organisational guidelines
manage theft prevention
use different communication channels
monitor customer service
supervise merchandise displays
negotiate buying conditions
maintain relationship with customers
ensure correct goods labelling
sales activities
maintain relationship with suppliers
negotiate sales contracts
maximise sales revenues
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
order supplies
obtain relevant licenses
recruit employees
Optional & specialised skills
produce sales reports
maintain store cleanliness
ensure store security
handle financial overviews of the store
implement marketing strategies
coordinate orders from various suppliers
identify suppliers
implement sales strategies
use internet to increase sales
managing a business with great care
write work-related reports
examine merchandise
plan marketing strategy
operate cash point
manage aftersales processes to comply with business standards
manage inventory
sell products
store products
perform market research
process orders from online shop
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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.