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
furniture shop manager
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 3 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
obtain relevant licenses
recruit employees
ensure customer focus
study sales levels of products
oversee promotional sales prices
set sales goals
manage theft prevention
sell household goods
negotiate sales contracts
materials for interior design
manage budgets
sell furniture
manage staff
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
supervise merchandise displays
adhere to organisational guidelines
sales activities
maintain relationship with customers
apply procurement
apply health and safety standards
coordinate orders from various suppliers
order supplies
ensure correct goods labelling
employment law
evaluate spatial information
maintain relationship with suppliers
negotiate buying conditions
use different communication channels
place orders for household equipment
monitor customer service
set up pricing strategies
furniture industry
measure customer feedback
maximise sales revenues
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: antique shop manager · tobacco shop manager · ammunition shop manager · confectionery shop manager · 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.