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
ICT account manager
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
implement sales strategies
identify new business opportunities
use customer relationship management software
maintain relationship with customers
sales argumentation
service-oriented modelling
manage contracts
sales strategies
perform data analysis
channel marketing
accounting techniques
product comprehension
produce sales reports
perform customers’ needs analysis
guarantee customer satisfaction
implement marketing strategies
implement customer follow-up
maximise sales revenues
develop account strategy
apply company policies
keep records on sales
Optional & specialised skills
adhere to organisational guidelines
forecast account metrics
perform market research
study sales levels of products
achieve sales targets
identify ICT user needs
build business relationships
SaaS (service-oriented modelling)
set sales goals
Open source model
coordinate technological activities
perform data mining
Outsourcing model
maintain customer records
ensure compliance with legal requirements
implement strategic planning
deliver a sales pitch
Hybrid model
Other matches: accounting manager · bank account manager · sales account manager · accounting assistant · insurance product 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.