IKEA Development Centre East Asia (DevC Shanghai)

Located in Shanghai, Development Centre East Asia is affiliated to the IKEA of Sweden. Our assignment is to lead product development capabilities close to people and partners in strategic locations to deliver IKEA product range with simplicity, speed and low cost. Through Democratic Design we ensure a relevant product range on IKEA markets with a strong IKEA identity and uniqueness.

We are now looking for Marketing & Communication Communicator, come to join us!

About the Role

Marketing & Communication (M&C) is a core capability at IKEA Range & Supply to ensure that the product range lives up to IKEA vision through range and product communication, range presentation as well as the positioning of IKEA brand.

M&C is responsible to create and secure high quality communication content for all customer facing touch points and by that make the buying process easy and smooth for our customers as well as to amplify for communication impact. 

M&C leads and ensures that the marketing and communication delivers to strategies and business plans, throughout the entire lifecycle to reach IKEA positioning, brand and growth objectives through the entire product life cycle.

About you

•5+ years’ experience in Brand/Product Marketing (client or agency) either in China and knowledgeable on the social media&digital eco-system in China

•The IKEA values truly reflect personal values.

•Passion for home furnishing, people’s life at home, and the IKEA range

•Passion for communication, business, branding, always with simplicity in mind.

•Active, creative with clear logic, systematic thinking style.

•Ability to understand the commercial and business landscape to translate back into product marketing&communication.

•Excellent communication and presentation skills, including strong active listening skills.

•Ability to work closely and effective influence with stakeholders across the functions.

•Self-motivated, capable to work under pressure in the dynamic and multi-task environment.

•Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines through communication practices.

•Relentlessly high standards and an eagle eye for detail

•Clear communication skills securing IKEA tone of voice. 

•Humble, open mind and willing to support others, a great team player.

Sounds interesting?
Please send us your application – CV and letter of motivation. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit for this role.

Curious to know more? Let´s connect!

please contact People&Culture Support Emma Yao ([email protected])