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
category manager
ESCO occupation · 47 essential, 11 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
market pricing
perform market research
content marketing strategy
perform multiple tasks at the same time
create annual marketing budget
apply strategic thinking
store design layout
identify suppliers
align efforts towards business development
manage budgets
cost management
collaborate in the development of marketing strategies
analyse consumer buying trends
pricing strategies
analyse external factors of companies
channel marketing
ensure customer focus
maintain relationship with suppliers
company policies
evaluate marketing content
manage profitability
corporate social responsibility
perform risk analysis
negotiate sales contracts
select optimal distribution channel
perform product planning
analyse work-related written reports
impart business plans to collaborators
analyse customer service surveys
develop product design
plan marketing campaign
market participants
track key performance indicators
study sales levels of products
manage inventory
define measurable marketing objectives
marketing mix
analyse internal factors of companies
identify potential markets for companies
integrate marketing strategies with the global strategy
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
market research
show entrepreneurial spirit
conflict management
perform project management
plan marketing strategy
coordinate marketing plan actions
Optional & specialised skills
employment law
use different communication channels
teamwork principles
inspect data
create solutions to problems
develop professional network
ensure cross-department cooperation
communication principles
report accounts of the professional activity
abide by business ethical code of conducts
brand marketing techniques
Other matches: clothing development manager · commercial art gallery manager · product and services manager · vineyard manager · pet and pet food shop 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.