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
sales assistant
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain relationship with customers
characteristics of products
examine merchandise
ensure stock storage safety
company policies
process refunds
carry out order intake
plan aftersales arrangements
prepare sales checks
follow up orders for customers
ensure customer focus
carry out active selling
provide customer follow-up services
operate cash point
monitor stock level
ensure compliance with legal requirements
arrange ordering of products for customers
prevent shoplifting
characteristics of services
guarantee customer satisfaction
provide customer guidance on product selection
identify customer's needs
product comprehension
demonstrate products' features
maintain relationship with suppliers
stock shelves
organise product display
Optional & specialised skills
maintain store cleanliness
perform multiple tasks at the same time
package purchases in bags
supervise merchandise displays
listen actively
ensure store security
keep records of merchandise delivery
teamwork principles
order supplies
issue sales invoices
order products
organise storage facilities
carry out specialised packing for customers
carry out cross merchandising
Other matches: specialised seller · sales support assistant · solar energy sales consultant · property assistant · rental service 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.