Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
import export manager
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 56 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure customs compliance
meet deadlines
monitor international market performance
speak different languages
manage processes
comprehend financial business terminology
export control principles
international commercial transactions rules
have computer literacy
control trade commercial documentation
international import export regulations
maintain financial records
build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds
embargo regulations
set import export strategies
direct distribution operations
conduct performance measurement
apply conflict management
produce sales reports
abide by business ethical code of conducts
create solutions to problems
perform financial risk management in international trade
Optional & specialised skills
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
pharmaceutical products
dairy and edible oil products
import export regulations of dangerous chemicals
construction products
metal and metal ore products
chemical products
fruit and vegetable products
negotiate sales contracts
computer equipment
textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
office furniture products
teamwork principles
regulations on substances
electrical household appliances products
apply strategic thinking
wood products
machinery products
sales strategies
protective measures against the introduction of organisms
plan transport operations
flower and plant products
managing a business with great care
machine tools
types of aircraft
animal health rules of distribution of products of animal origin
perfume and cosmetic products
live animal products
employment law
sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products
industrial tools
fish, crustacean and mollusc products
beverage products
export regulations of dual-use goods
general principles of food law
electronic and telecommunication equipment
watches and jewellery products
meat and meat products
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
tobacco products
office equipment
glassware products
textile industry machinery products
waste and scrap products
hides, skins and leather products
plan team building
manage tender processes
household products
agricultural equipment
clothing and footwear products
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
types of maritime vessels
food hygiene rules
administer multi-modal logistics
coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
Other matches: import export manager in beverages · import export manager in clothing and footwear · import export manager in pharmaceutical goods · import export manager in tobacco products · import export manager in perfume and cosmetics
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.