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
furniture shop manager
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 3 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
negotiate sales contracts
evaluate spatial information
negotiate buying conditions
materials for interior design
use different communication channels
apply health and safety standards
manage theft prevention
monitor customer service
set sales goals
ensure customer focus
maximise sales revenues
sell household goods
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
supervise merchandise displays
sell furniture
manage budgets
set up pricing strategies
adhere to organisational guidelines
oversee promotional sales prices
employment law
place orders for household equipment
maintain relationship with suppliers
coordinate orders from various suppliers
manage staff
sales activities
maintain relationship with customers
study sales levels of products
ensure correct goods labelling
recruit employees
apply procurement
order supplies
measure customer feedback
furniture industry
obtain relevant licenses
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: antique shop manager · tobacco shop manager · ammunition shop manager · confectionery shop manager · 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.