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
hardware and paint shop manager
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 1 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
measure customer feedback
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
manage budgets
apply procurement
maximise sales revenues
adhere to organisational guidelines
ensure customer focus
manage theft prevention
ensure correct goods labelling
use different communication channels
order supplies
study sales levels of products
oversee promotional sales prices
manage staff
maintain relationship with customers
set up pricing strategies
set sales goals
apply health and safety standards
supervise merchandise displays
negotiate sales contracts
recruit employees
negotiate buying conditions
sales activities
hardware industry
monitor customer service
obtain relevant licenses
employment law
maintain relationship with suppliers
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: hardware and paint specialised seller · craft shop manager · computer shop manager · tobacco shop manager · ammunition 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.