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
supermarket manager
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
set sales goals
apply procurement
enforce regulations of selling alcoholic beverages to minors
maintain relationship with suppliers
perform market research
employment law
study sales levels of products
oversee promotional sales prices
supervise merchandise displays
manage staff
measure customer feedback
cold chain
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
manage the store image
maximise sales revenues
adhere to organisational guidelines
manage theft prevention
manage budgets
control of expenses
sales activities
monitor customer service
enforce regulations of selling tobacco to minors
maintain relationship with customers
negotiate sales contracts
medicines for self-medication
recruit employees
Optional & specialised skills
implement marketing strategies
ensure compliance with warranty contracts
examine merchandise
cyber security
coach team on visual merchandising
implement sales strategies
manage inventory
use internet to increase sales
develop an organisational structure
train employees
produce sales reports
identify suppliers
assess supplier risks
keep up with trends
Other matches: craft shop manager · motor vehicle shop manager · fuel station manager · fuel station specialised seller · recycling specialist
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.