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
motor vehicle shop manager
ESCO occupation · 39 essential, 5 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor customer service
maximise sales revenues
sales activities
study sales levels of products
order supplies
apply procurement
manage staff
measure customer feedback
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
maintain relationship with customers
recruit employees
legal requirements for operating in the automotive retail sector
oversee the presentation of vehicles in dealership
use different communication channels
maintain relationship with suppliers
oversee promotional sales prices
car controls
organise resources for the vehicle showroom
adhere to organisational guidelines
negotiate with stakeholders
order vehicles
negotiate buying conditions
supervise merchandise displays
provide information on trade-in options
ensure customer focus
new vehicles on the market
set commercial strategies in vehicle showroom
set up pricing strategies
negotiate sales contracts
ensure correct goods labelling
manage theft prevention
set sales goals
manage budgets
obtain relevant licenses
operate dealership management system
types of vehicles
apply health and safety standards
employment law
develop dealership forecasts
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: garage manager · rental service representative in cars and light motor vehicles · motor vehicles specialised seller · motor vehicle aftersales manager · motor vehicle upholsterer
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.