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
shop manager
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maximise sales revenues
monitor customer service
adhere to organisational guidelines
set sales goals
negotiate sales contracts
apply health and safety standards
sales activities
manage budgets
set up pricing strategies
manage theft prevention
recruit employees
negotiate buying conditions
study sales levels of products
apply procurement
maintain relationship with suppliers
supervise merchandise displays
use different communication channels
obtain relevant licenses
ensure customer focus
maintain relationship with customers
manage staff
measure customer feedback
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
order supplies
employment law
oversee promotional sales prices
ensure correct goods labelling
Optional & specialised skills
implement marketing strategies
process orders from online shop
perform market research
ensure store security
examine merchandise
managing a business with great care
write work-related reports
implement sales strategies
store products
produce sales reports
manage inventory
plan marketing strategy
maintain store cleanliness
handle financial overviews of the store
manage aftersales processes to comply with business standards
identify suppliers
operate cash point
coordinate orders from various suppliers
sell products
use internet to increase sales
Other matches: betting manager · tobacco shop manager · ammunition shop manager · fish and seafood shop manager · confectionery 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.