You see things a little differently. So do we. We offer positions that challenge your skills and inspire you to grow. Come see things a little differently with us. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the franchisor and the owner of the IKEA Concept, including the IKEA trademarks. In Core Business Franchise we are enabling the future success of IKEA by offering an omnichannel IKEA Concept which is attractive, competitive, and profitable, implemented and followed-up together with all IKEA trademark users.

In IKEA Expansion, we:

• Lead one way of expanding to capture the potential in all existing and new IKEA markets.
• Provide a menu of digital and physical IKEA Customer Meeting Points.
• Secure strong and mutually respected franchisee relations.

We offer an open working environment where everyone feels comfortable to experiment, try new ways and dare to ask: “What if…?” And we offer possibilities for you to develop yourself and your career globally. Read more about us at franchisor.IKEA.com. Find IKEA jobs here.

As a communication specialist, you will secure and create overall communication plans for various projects within the Retail Operation Solutions & Support organisation. One of your primary responsibilities is the development and execution of a communication plan and materials to support our business transformation.

You will contribute to professional and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders such as other parts of the business or IKEA retailers. You will be responsible for the creation of communication materials such as presentations, videos, articles, newsletters for internal communication. In addition you play an important part in creating consistency in our communication through planning and coordinating meetings and conferences.

You will collaborate with team members by supporting and advising when it comes to internal communication. Organising, structuring and maintaining internal communication channels is seen as part of your day to day work. To enable better business through internal communication, you will work closely with communication leaders within Core Business Franchise and the Expansion leadership area.

We are looking for a positive team player who is passionate about creating value in an omnichannel environment. Ideally, you have  2 to 5 years of working experience in a digital environment as a communication specialist with a good understanding of digital products and services.

We believe that you are  someone who can build relationships, connect people and ideas, and hold things together even when they get complex or unclear.  You enjoy working in a high paced environment and you have a proven ability to bring structure to a difficult setting. You feel comfortable in making effective communication decisions.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are some of the given qualities you bring with you. You also possess a solid understanding of change communication, messaging, communication processes and tools. We trust  you are well acquainted with how to work across different channel landscape and that you have strong operational and execution focus.

Your curious nature helps you to actively acquire new knowledge and skills, using them to champion new methods and processes to improve how things are done and delivered. And you are passionate about enabling ‘a better everyday life’ through technology and digital innovation.

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) located in Malmö, Sweden.  There may be some international travel required for this role. In the interim, you will report to the Sales & Range Processes Manager.

October 11 dec, 2021, is the closing date to apply for this role. Please send your application – CV and motivation – in English and tell us why you would be a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you!

About us

Our vision, to create a better everyday life for the many people, influences everything we do. It is a vision that lives in the everyday efforts of all co-workers, all over the world. 

Fulfilling the IKEA vision requires a strong, efficient, and sustainable business setup. That is why it is built on a franchise system. The IKEA Franchisor, Inter IKEA Systems B.V.,  is the worldwide owner of the IKEA Concept and has the responsibility to ensure that the IKEA Concept stays attractive and competitive while enabling growth and a profitable business for IKEA franchisees.

Retail Operation Solutions & Support is an integral part of Core Business Franchise and consists of a team of people with passion for retail and competence in business and technology. We provide IKEA retailers with a set of digital products and services that are integrated into IKEA value chain and supporting the omnichannel IKEA Concept. We call this the Retail Package and it covers key capabilities for retail operations.

Take time to explore the IKEA Franchise system here, and read more about us here.