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
supervise merchandise displays
set sales goals
sales activities
perform market research
monitor customer service
oversee promotional sales prices
adhere to organisational guidelines
negotiate sales contracts
cold chain
manage staff
maximise sales revenues
manage budgets
study sales levels of products
maintain relationship with customers
enforce regulations of selling tobacco to minors
manage the store image
employment law
medicines for self-medication
maintain relationship with suppliers
measure customer feedback
enforce regulations of selling alcoholic beverages to minors
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
apply procurement
control of expenses
recruit employees
manage theft prevention
Optional & specialised skills
implement sales strategies
cyber security
examine merchandise
identify suppliers
use internet to increase sales
manage inventory
develop an organisational structure
keep up with trends
assess supplier risks
produce sales reports
coach team on visual merchandising
train employees
implement marketing strategies
ensure compliance with warranty contracts
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.