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
bookshop manager
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 6 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
liaise with educational institutions
obtain relevant licenses
study sales levels of products
use different communication channels
supervise merchandise displays
sales activities
types of literature genres
stay up-to-date with latest book releases
publishing industry
manage budgets
maintain relationship with customers
maximise sales revenues
apply procurement
monitor customer service
apply health and safety standards
liaise with colleagues
ensure customer focus
set sales goals
advertise new book releases
manage theft prevention
maintain relationship with suppliers
negotiate sales contracts
recruit employees
set up pricing strategies
measure customer feedback
negotiate buying conditions
liaise with book publishers
ensure correct goods labelling
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
oversee promotional sales prices
manage staff
employment law
adhere to organisational guidelines
order supplies
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: bookshop specialised seller · second-hand goods specialised seller · commercial art gallery manager · product and services manager · vineyard 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.