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
ICT account manager
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
produce sales reports
maximise sales revenues
perform data analysis
identify new business opportunities
guarantee customer satisfaction
maintain relationship with customers
keep records on sales
perform customers’ needs analysis
develop account strategy
product comprehension
sales argumentation
service-oriented modelling
accounting techniques
use customer relationship management software
channel marketing
implement sales strategies
implement customer follow-up
manage contracts
apply company policies
implement marketing strategies
sales strategies
Optional & specialised skills
identify ICT user needs
study sales levels of products
adhere to organisational guidelines
build business relationships
Hybrid model
coordinate technological activities
set sales goals
implement strategic planning
Open source model
SaaS (service-oriented modelling)
forecast account metrics
perform market research
perform data mining
achieve sales targets
deliver a sales pitch
Outsourcing model
ensure compliance with legal requirements
maintain customer records
Other matches: accounting manager · bank account manager · sales account manager · accounting assistant · insurance product manager
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.