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
department store manager
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 9 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
build business relationships
create solutions to problems
have computer literacy
monitor shelves loading
plan marketing strategy
implement sales strategies
perform multiple tasks at the same time
product comprehension
implement marketing strategies
provide customer follow-up services
plan marketing campaign
manage staff
train employees
set sales promotions
company policies
manage budgets
manage the store image
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: retail department manager · bakery shop manager · delicatessen shop manager · drugstore manager · meat and meat products shop 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.