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
commercial sales representative
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 43 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
product comprehension
respond to customers' inquiries
have computer literacy
characteristics of products
produce sales reports
prospect new customers
ensure customer focus
guarantee customer satisfaction
apply technical communication skills
communicate with customers
customer relationship management
demonstrate products' features
sales strategies
keep records of customer interaction
advise on merchandise features
characteristics of services
implement sales strategies
keep records on sales
contact customers
demonstrate motivation for sales
sales promotion techniques
carry out sales analysis
prospect new regional contracts
record customers' personal data
use customer relationship management software
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
maintain relationship with suppliers
implement customer follow-up
answer requests for quotation
ensure compliance with legal requirements
Optional & specialised skills
develop media strategy
electronic communication
perform media outlets research
apply social media marketing
e-commerce systems
analyse consumer buying trends
glassware products
types of media
beverage products
types of maritime vessels
deliver a sales pitch
show diplomacy
monitor media industry research figures
outdoor advertising
media formats
dairy and edible oil products
provide advertisement samples
process payments
handle financial transactions
household products
e-procurement
chemical products
media planning
advertising techniques
ICT software specifications
issue sales invoices
hardware industry
international commercial transactions rules
develop promotional tools
electronic and telecommunication equipment
implement marketing strategies
credit card payments
speak different languages
work with advertising professionals
types of aircraft
clothing and footwear products
market pricing
monitor after sales records
production processes
perfume and cosmetic products
office equipment
consumer protection
stay up to date with social media
Other matches: technical sales representative · medical sales representative · real estate agent · technical sales representative in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment · electricity sales representative
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.