Marketing & Communication Interaction Specialist - IKEA Marketing & Communication AB

M&C Interaction Specialist- IKEA Marketing & Communication AB

• lmhult Sweden
• Full-time

Company Description

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The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people and were 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. 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 lmhult 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 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!

We are now looking for a M&C Interaction Specialist to IMC M&C Interaction Team in lmhult.

Job Description

As M&C Interaction Specialist you will: 

• Lead and develop IMCs Market Support operations on a day-to-day basis ensuring excellent internal communication with IKEA Franchisees (Retailers) and other stakeholders.
• Manage and develop interaction methods processes tools and platforms needed to ensure successful implementation of the IKEA offer.
• Contribute to the development of IMCs communication plan towards the IKEA Franchisees (Retailers).
• Contribute to setting the business requirements for Deliver and Make available step in IMC Core process including business support systems in close collaboration with all IMC functions.
• Contribute to the development of the holistic M&C Interaction agenda across the IKEA Network including but not limited to securing qualitative market input and insights into the IMC core process.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by networking and building trust to ensure effective collaboration.
• Act as a role model in regard to IKEA Culture Values and Code of conduct.

Qualifications

• Excellent written visual and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to nurture trustful relationships across all organizational levels.
• Experience in project and process management within a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of todays multi-channel landscape market and industry trends.
• You have good knowledge about the IKEA strategic landscape IKEA concept brand values copy and visual identity tone of voice organizational setup matrix lines business processes & owners. 
• Facilitates engaging and productive meetings and workshops.
• Ability to simplify complicated issues and always strive to facilitate improvements.
• You are driven by working with a long-term approach but with step-by-step deliveries and improvements.  
• Fluent in both spoken and written English. 

As a M&C Interaction Specialist you have a passion for communicating in a clear and inspiring way. You carry out your work with the IKEA values at heart and build strong working relationships while co-creating and collaborating with colleagues across the organizations. You also enjoy hands-on work and focus on possibilities and opportunities when faced with challenges. You believe that tactical and operational marketing will grow and transform IKEA business and brand and you want to contribute to a clear and consistent M&C delivery that inspires and engages people. 

Additional information

Are you ready to make the world a little better together We want to hear from you! 

This is a place where you can focus on doing what you love. There are no dress codes or closed offices. No day is ever the same. All ideas are welcome. Everyone tries to pitch in when needed and failures are seen as a way of learning. When you enter our building we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world. 

We look forward to receiving your application CVandmotivation letter inEnglishby September are continuously interviewing candidates and may close the ad earlier.

In your application we also want you to answer below questions: 

• What makes this role interesting to you
• Why do you think you are a good fit for this role Please elaborate on your experience personal skills and leadership capabilities.

Please share which factors in your opinion lead to successful Market interactions where the Common Content receivers feel inspired and well informed. 

The position is based in lmhult Sweden. 

If you have questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Recruiter Jonas Levin at If you have any questions about the job please contact hiring manager Maja Nordstrm at  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time