Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
import export manager
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 56 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor international market performance
embargo regulations
control trade commercial documentation
direct distribution operations
build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds
speak different languages
produce sales reports
manage processes
abide by business ethical code of conducts
comprehend financial business terminology
international import export regulations
maintain financial records
set import export strategies
ensure customs compliance
meet deadlines
perform financial risk management in international trade
apply conflict management
create solutions to problems
international commercial transactions rules
conduct performance measurement
have computer literacy
export control principles
Optional & specialised skills
employment law
furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
perfume and cosmetic products
wood products
clothing and footwear products
protective measures against the introduction of organisms
household products
types of maritime vessels
teamwork principles
plan team building
pharmaceutical products
electronic and telecommunication equipment
watches and jewellery products
office equipment
machinery products
meat and meat products
regulations on substances
hides, skins and leather products
construction products
live animal products
plan transport operations
metal and metal ore products
apply strategic thinking
negotiate sales contracts
textile industry machinery products
fish, crustacean and mollusc products
agricultural equipment
coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
glassware products
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
import export regulations of dangerous chemicals
waste and scrap products
flower and plant products
chemical products
types of aircraft
machine tools
manage tender processes
managing a business with great care
tobacco products
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products
animal health rules of distribution of products of animal origin
administer multi-modal logistics
beverage products
dairy and edible oil products
office furniture products
electrical household appliances products
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
computer equipment
export regulations of dual-use goods
industrial tools
general principles of food law
sales strategies
food hygiene rules
fruit and vegetable products
Other matches: import export manager in beverages · import export manager in clothing and footwear · import export manager in pharmaceutical goods · import export manager in tobacco products · import export manager in perfume and cosmetics
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.