Apply business acumen

Description

Take appropriate actions in a business environment in order to maximise possible outcome from each situation.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 6 occupations
  • Optional in 9 occupations
  • Total: 15 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)

Essential for

  • Branch manager
    Branch managers are responsible for the management of all the affairs related with a company in a specific geographic region or business branch. They receive indications from the h…
  • Motor vehicle aftersales manager
    Motor vehicle aftersales managers maximise sales by closing business on an ongoing basis. They negotiate with existing clients for contract renewals. They maintain contracts, deal …
  • Green ICT consultant
    Green ICT consultants advise organisations on their green ICT strategy and its implementation in the most effective and efficient manner to allow the organisation to reach their sh…
  • Business manager
    Business managers are responsible for setting the objectives of the business unit of a company, creating a plan for the operations, and facilitating the achievement of the objectiv…
  • Business developer
    Business developers are instrumental in driving growth and expanding opportunities for a company. Their primary focus is on identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, expl…
  • Product and services manager
    A Product and Services Manager is a versatile professional who oversees developing, managing, and optimizing a company's product and service offerings. This role involves strategic…

Optional for

  • Chemical application specialist
    Chemical application specialists develop chemical products according to the needs and expectations of the clients. They conduct the development of formulas and processes of formula…
  • Commercial art gallery manager
    Commercial art gallery managers use artistic awareness, business acumen and interpersonal skills to ensure the smooth daily running of an art gallery Duties As a general rule, comm…
  • Aromatherapist
    Aromatherapists use essential oils extracted from herbal products at the level of the interface skin and mucous membranes to improve the clients` well-being. They treat a variety o…
  • Funeral services director
    Funeral services directors coordinate the logistics of funerals. They support the deceased family by arranging the details concerning the location, dates and times of memorial serv…
  • Department manager
    Department managers are responsible for the operations of a certain division or department of a company. They ensure objectives and goals are reached and manage employees. Other ti…
  • Airport operations officer
    Airport operations officers perform supervisory and administrative work monitoring operational activities on an assigned shift at a large airport. They ensure the safe take-off and…
  • Retail department manager
    Retail 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 …
  • Aeronautical information specialist
    Aeronautical information specialists provide high quality aeronautical information management services through technological means. They provide support to senior aeronautical info…
  • Airport director
    Airport directors oversee a group of managers who lead or supervise a particular area of the airport, programme or a project. Other titles The following job titles also refer…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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