Password Protected
Nope
Yep, that's right!
Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.7 - analysing and evaluating information and data S2.7.3 - analysing financial and economic data Analyse consumer buying trends
Description
Analyse buying habits or currently prevalent customer behaviour.
Occupations requiring this skill
This section is generated automatically.
Skill demand overview
- Essential in 9 occupations
- Optional in 13 occupations
- Total: 22 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)
Essential for
- Green coffee buyerGreen coffee buyers purchase green coffee beans from producers all around the world commissioned by coffee roasters. They have a deep knowledge of the process of coffee from the…
- Chief marketing officerChief marketing officers manage the high level marketing operations in a company. They coordinate all the efforts related to the marketing, promotional, and advertising activities …
- Product development managerProduct development managers coordinate the development of new products from beginning to end. They receive briefings and start envisioning the new product considering design, tech…
- Market research analystMarket research analysts collect the information gathered in the market research and study it to draw conclusions. They define the potential customers of a product, the target grou…
- Marketing managerMarketing managers carry out the implementation of efforts related to the marketing operations in a company. They develop marketing strategies and plans by detailing cost and resou…
- Product managerProduct development managers are responsible for managing the lifecycle of a product. They research and develop new products in addition to managing existing ones through market re…
- Sales managerSales managers develop sales and targeting strategies for a company. They manage sales teams, allocate sales resources based on the plans, prioritise and follow up on critical lead…
- Promotion managerPromotion managers plan and implement the implementation of promotional programs in the point-of-sale of products. They coordinate all efforts from personnel, below-the-line (BTL) …
- Category managerCategory managers define the sales programme for specific product groups. They research market demands and newly supplied products. Other titles The following job titles also refer…
Optional for
- Commercial sales representativeCommercial sales representatives represent a company in selling and providing information on goods and services to businesses and organisations. Duties The duties of a commercial s…
- PurchaserPurchasers select and purchase stock, materials, services or goods. They organise tender procedures and select suppliers. Duties Purchasers typically do the following duties: Evalu…
- Commercial directorCommercial directors are responsible for the income generation for the commercial sector of their company. They manage several commercial tasks such as setting targets, overseeing …
- Purchasing managerPurchasing managers are in charge of buying goods, equipment and services for their company, and try to ensure the most competitive prices. They are also responsible for negotiatin…
- Research and development managerResearch and development managers coordinate the efforts of scientists, academical researchers, product developers, and market researchers towards the creation of new products, the…
- Sensory scientistSensory scientists carry out sensory analysis in order to compose or improve flavours and fragrances for the food, beverage and cosmetics industry. They base their flavour and frag…
- Retail department managerRetail department managers are responsible for activities and staff in a section in a store. Other titles The following job titles also refer to retail department manager: general …
- Supply chain managerSupply chain managers plan, manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of supplies needed to run manufacturing operations from the acquisition of …
- Advertising copywriterAdvertising copywriters are responsible for the written or verbal design of advertisements and commercials. They write slogans, catchphrases, etc. Advertising copywriters work clos…
- Shop supervisorShop supervisors are responsible for the smooth operation of stores according to regulations and company policy. They oversee business activities such budgets, inventory and custom…
- Talent agentTalent agents represent artists, authors, performers and athletes. They promote their clients in order to attract prospective employers. Talent agents set up public appearances, au…
- Creative directorCreative directors manage the team that is responsible for the creation of advertisements and commercials. They oversee the whole creation process. Creative directors pitch the des…
- Advertising specialistAdvertising specialists provide advice to companies and organisations about the development of their advertising strategies and on advertising-related topics covering a more genera…
Related skills
- Perform market research
- Manage budgets
- Market pricing
- Market research
- Manage staff
- Maintain relationship with suppliers
- Pricing strategies
- Study sales levels of products
- Analyse external factors of companies
- Marketing mix
- Liaise with managers
- Analyse internal factors of companies
Last updated on February 18, 2026
