Communication Partner | Growth Plan

• Jobb-id: R0011523

• Datum inlagd: 12/05/2025

Company description


In IKEA of Sweden (Core Business Range/Range) we design and develop all IKEA products that furnishes hundreds of millions of homes around the globe and contributes to a better everyday life for the many people. Our role in the IKEA value chain is to develop the best possible products at lowest possible cost, provide a complete and coordinated offer and manage the home furnishing businesses and through the product range, we connect and optimise the whole value chain.

The Communication function in Range has the assignment to lead, develop and enable impactful communication that strengthens the IKEA brand by creating engagement, building trust for IKEA and enabling better business.

We are looking for a Communication Partner to the IKEA Growth plan!

Through the IKEA Growth plan, we concentrate the business agenda across IKEA to deliver both growth and positioning. It is a year cycle driven work with many decisions and communication points, where we are always managing three years’ perspectives in parallel (performing in current year, preparing for coming and planning the third year) which drives a big need for structured, clear and inspirational communication. It also requires strong stakeholder management interest and knowledge, to create commitment and understanding throughout the IKEA value chain.


Job description


In this assignment you will work with the totality of the IKEA Growth Plan communication agenda. You will work very closely with the IKEA Growth Plan Communication Leader who has the overall responsibility, and together you set and execute the communication plan going forward. You will also take lead for parts of the identified plan and deliverables, and work in direct collaboration with business owners in the IKEA Growth Plan team. 

Important parts of the assignment are to secure clear communication structures and efficient and timely communication flows within and across different IKEA organizations, strong connections between relevant stakeholders and ability to package messages and content in a way that enables decision making and action. 

The Communication Leader in the IKEA Growth Plan will lead the daily work and will report to the Communication Manager in Range. You will be part of the central communication team in Range where we keep the total communication agenda together and support and enable the business in all dimensions (strategic, tactical, operational).


Qualification


We believe that you:  

• Are passionate about communication as a business enabler and tactical tool to lead business and people. A good understanding of working with communication planning and execution with an understanding of how communication supports and increases the impact of a business agenda 
• Have a strong receiver-oriented approach and experience in working with stakeholder mapping and segmentation, creating target group-specific communication 
• Have the experience and ability to turn complex topics into simple, straightforward and inspiring communication 
• Are hands-on, structured and service-minded, with ability to meet deadlines and work independently.  
• Are creative, curious and solution-oriented, with ability to take initiative, create engagement and build trustful relationships with various stakeholders and a strong team player.  
• Have great working knowledge of the IKEA identity, tone of voice and an ambassador of IKEA culture and values 

More Information


Does this sound like your next role?

Please apply with your CV in English latest by 26 May 2025. At this stage we are planning to start interviewing on the first week of June but will do our best to talk to you as early as possible, potentially before June - so apply today!

IKEA of Sweden is a place where you can focus on doing what you love. There are no dress codes or closed offices. Everyone tries to pitch in when needed, and we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world.

This is a permanent role based in Älmhult, Sweden. Your role as Communication Partner is crucial for developing our business, so we believe that your presence with the team and working majority of the time in the office is important.

For questions about the role or the recruitment process, please reach out to Cecilia Petersson, Communication Leader, IKEA Growth Plan or the recruiter Bence Denes.

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