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
retail department manager
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage revenue
set sales promotions
order supplies
company policies
monitor customer service
control of expenses
manage budgets
carry out sales analysis
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
manage staff
supervise sales activities
ensure compliance with legal requirements
maximise sales revenues
set sales goals
employment law
implement sales strategies
implement marketing strategies
Optional & specialised skills
analyse consumer buying trends
meet deadlines
perform market research
manage inventory
create solutions to problems
maintain relationship with suppliers
communication principles
apply business acumen
train employees
teamwork principles
examine merchandise
recruit employees
apply procurement
motivate staff to reach sales targets
develop an organisational structure
maintain relationship with customers
show diplomacy
manage theft prevention
measure customer feedback
improve business processes
negotiate buying conditions
accounting techniques
Other matches: department store manager · meat and meat products shop manager · bank account manager · bank manager · merchandiser
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.