What if you could inspire to make everyday life just a little bit better?
The answer is simple: You can. This is what motivates us at IKEA. We’re constantly searching to find new ways to be better. We use insights from real life at home all over the world, learning about the needs and dreams of people. We use our home furnishing knowledge to help inspire people with ideas and solutions that will help them live the life they want.

At IKEA Marketing & Communication (IMC) , we’re people-centric, have a passion for making great stuff, and we aim to be the best communication partner for the whole of IKEA. We work closely and together with our colleagues across IKEA, creating state-of-the-art communication at the lowest price. Located in Älmhult, Sweden, we’re a melting pot of many different nationalities and cultures. Because in order to make things better for the many, we want to involve people from all parts of the world. Nonetheless, we never forget our Swedish heritage that forms the backbone of who we are today.

We’re on the lookout for passionate doers, idea makers, creative thinkers – people who want to find answers to everyday problems in people’s lives, for society and the planet. Do you also believe in celebrating the everyday life? Do you want to be part of making it happen from idea to paper or pixel? Then keep on reading.

As the communication partner in IKEA, IMC has set up four Communication Assignment Areas with the purpose to lead and develop state of the art communication to the lowest possible cost.

The Range Communication Assignment Area leads and develops range communication assignments from the IKEA communication plans for all trademark users.
The assignments include but are not limited to: range launches and news, brochures, communication for IKEA digital customer meeting points and contribution to digital platform development and digital transformation initiatives.

We’re now looking for an Assignment Leader to lead and develop our digital communication assignments, focusing on content management and delivery. As an Assignment Leader you are end-to-end accountable for planning, creating, producing, delivering and following up the agreed result connected to IKEA directions, strategies and communication plans.

As Assignment Leader, Digital you will:

• Lead assignments that delivers to IMC´ priorities and long-term ambitions, as well as the current and future demands of the IKEA Communication Plan and digital transformation roadmap.
• Partner with stakeholders around development and implementation of marketing technology systems and processes impacting IMC´ ways of working and delivery of digital assets and communication.
• Lead implementation and change management from a business perspective within IMC.
• Lead and manage managers and co-workers in creating an inclusive, engaging and future-oriented learning environment that supports our co-workers’ continuous competence development and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Manage the budget and associated performance indicators to secure successful delivery of assignments.

Our Assignment Leaders are people who can identify, contextualize and capitalize on commercial business opportunities and consumer trends to meet the direction of IKEA and the customers’ needs. People who think strategically and conceptually and has strong analytical skills combined with being inspirational. People who can enable development and implementation of global communication strategies, even in times of change or restrictive resources. People who can manage stakeholders, drive decisions and consensus, creating synergies and collaborations. People that can spark an innovative and idea driven culture that enables co-workers to explore and share ideas and reinvent communication solutions.

You’ll need:    

• Extensive experience developing and implementing global communication and brand communication on multiple digital platforms for large business/brands within Media or Retail industries.
• Experience from implementing and working with marketing technology systems such as Content Management Systems and Digital Asset Management solutions.
• Deep understanding of the digital customer journey, how they consume and experience communication online.
• Leadership experience, direct or indirect such as project management. 
• Experience working in a multi-cultural, creative, and inclusive work environment.
• It is a great to have experience from and knowledge about the IKEA strategic landscape, IKEA concept, brand, values, copy and visual identity, organizational setup, matrix lines, business processes & owners but we welcome applicants from similar environments with similar experience and knowledge.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written.

Sounds interesting?

IMC is an inspirational working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world. 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.

Are you ready to make the world a little better, together? We want to hear from you!
This ad was published on the 9th of April and will be applicable approximately three weeks after publishing date. But the recruitment is an ongoing process so if we find the right candidate before we might close the possibility to apply before.

In this role you will report to Pontus Sjöberg, Assignment Manager. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Jonas Levin at +46 72 886 53 84.

We look forward to receiving your application, in English. This position is placed in Älmhult, Sweden.

We do not accept applications by e-mail. If you are one of the candidates, we think have the required experience we will contact you by email or phone to plan a telephone interview. In some cases, recruitment processes may take time, so we kindly ask you to be patient in this regard.