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
wholesale merchant
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 56 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
negotiate sales contracts
have computer literacy
monitor international market performance
initiate contact with sellers
identify new business opportunities
assess supplier risks
negotiate sale of commodities
perform market research
negotiate buying conditions
identify suppliers
identify customer's needs
plan transport operations
build business relationships
show entrepreneurial spirit
initiate contact with buyers
sales strategies
maintain financial records
comprehend financial business terminology
product comprehension
Optional & specialised skills
e-procurement
dairy and edible oil products
fish, crustacean and mollusc products
tobacco products
textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products
wood products
manage storage operations
meat and meat products
tolerate stress
furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
electrical household appliances products
household products
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
speak different languages
textile industry machinery products
watches and jewellery products
live animal products
handle cargo space on sale
glassware products
maintain relationship with customers
waste management
export control principles
construction products
chemical products
hides, skins and leather products
types of aircraft
inventory management rules
meet deadlines
beverage products
computer equipment
debt systems
machine tools
machinery products
perfume and cosmetic products
flower and plant products
office furniture products
fruit and vegetable products
pharmaceutical products
clothing and footwear products
waste and scrap products
electronic and telecommunication equipment
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
supply chain principles
agricultural equipment
coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
visit suppliers
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
industrial tools
apply strategic thinking
electronic communication
office equipment
commercial law
types of maritime vessels
sales activities
metal and metal ore products
Other matches: wholesale merchant in beverages · wholesale merchant in flowers and plants · wholesale merchant in watches and jewellery · wholesale merchant in machine tools · wholesale merchant in chemical products
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.