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