Communication Partner - IKEA Marketing & Communication

Jobbeskrivning

Jobb-id: R0007015

Datum inlagd: 28/03/2024

We plan and produce inspiring content that enables our retail markets to grow and position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in life at home. We are based in Älmhult, Sweden – the heart of IKEA. Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale.

The core of our offer is the Common content made available to IKEA retailers around the globe. In addition, we offer packages and on-request support to meet the needs of our markets. IKEA Marketing & Communication also develops the common marketing agenda for IKEA, leading in marketing and communication topics and contributing to our business strategies.

Our culture and values guide us in everything we do. We become better as a team by building on our strengths and differences. Together, we strive for an inclusive work environment where we all feel safe, welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated for who we are and what we contribute with.
This is the place where you can inspire billions of people around the world. Are you ready to make a better everyday life for the many people? We want to hear from you!

Come join IKEA Marketing & Communication (IMC) as Communication Partner!
Are you a skilled, passionate communicator and curious about IMC? Great, then let’s dig into the details of this opportunity!

As Communication Partner with us, you support IMC in achieving business and people objectives through the power of communication. This position will be part of the communication team at IMC where we support the business with co-worker communication as well as communication for strategic business topics. We put great efforts and pride in leaning in on our common agenda, being a strong partner to the business and daring to try and explore new things to always improve and be relevant in our deliveries.
The communication team belongs to the function People, Culture & Communication.

Our expertise and capabilities in the team include:
Strategic, tactical and operational communication planning and follow-up
Action planning
Target group analysis
Channel management and recommendations
Co-worker engagement activities
Change communication
Employer branding
Risk and crisis communication
Coaching, advising
Messaging, writing, tone of voice, creation
Visuals, Power point
Simple film production for behind-the-scenes stories etc.
Co-worker events
Publishing on digital platforms

More about the role
The Communication partner is 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 and how communication supports and increases the impact of a business agenda is needed. You have a strong sense for creating target group-specific communication and experience in working with multiple stakeholders and also have the experience and ability to turn complex topics into simple, straightforward and inspiring communication. You are hands-on, structured and service-minded, with an ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and in project groups. You are creative, curious and solution-oriented, with an ability to create engagement and build trustful relationships with various stakeholders across the business. It is an advantage if you also have great working knowledge of the IKEA identity and tone of voice and are an ambassador of the IKEA culture and values.

We offer you a position in a fast-paced, truly global environment, belonging to the Inter IKEA Communication community and with an endless supply of future opportunities!
The position is based in Älmhult, Sweden. With the business’ needs as a base, we offer certain flexibility to work from home to ensure a good work/life balance.

Please apply by 14th of April by sending your CV, a letter and answers to these questions:
1) What will be your main contribution in this assignment?
2) What expertise and capabilities listed above are you most experienced in vs curious about?
3) What, in your opinion, are the main drivers of co-worker engagement?

Please note that we are interviewing candidates continuously and may close the position earlier if we have found the right person for the job.

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Team leader asa.navarro@inter.ikea.com and if you have questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact the Recruiter Jonas Levin at jonas.levin@inter.ikea.com

More about Us

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want. Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication AB connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people.

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