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
wholesale merchant in clothing and footwear
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
build business relationships
identify new business opportunities
sales strategies
have computer literacy
negotiate sale of commodities
show entrepreneurial spirit
identify customer's needs
negotiate sales contracts
assess supplier risks
maintain financial records
comprehend financial business terminology
clothing and footwear products
initiate contact with buyers
perform market research
identify suppliers
plan transport operations
product comprehension
initiate contact with sellers
monitor international market performance
negotiate buying conditions
Other matches: wholesale merchant · wholesale merchant in beverages · wholesale merchant in flowers and plants · wholesale merchant in watches and jewellery · wholesale merchant in machine tools
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.