Job Description

Job ID: 216237 Date posted: 03/11/2023 Who you are

• You have a minimum of 2-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in commercial public relations and/or communication.
• You are passionate about home furnishing, communication & modern digital retailing trends and turning them into practice.
• You have an up to date knowledge of creating and maintaining a strong and positive brand image through commercial PR activities.
• You can effortlessly manage multiple competing priorities while working independently and interdependently in a dynamic business environment.
• You possess a proactive attitude, hands-on approach to responsibilities as well as the aptitude to communicate verbally, visually and in writing with an inspirational IKEA tone of voice.
• You can take initiative and execute in times of change and uncertainty, while keeping business goals, co-workers and public trust in focus.
• You are motivated to create effective and engaging commercial PR communications that will contribute to the positioning of the IKEA brand as the unique, trusted and preferred choice in home furnishing products and solutions.

A day in your life with us

• Execute and implement the local integrated communication plan with a focus on commercial public relations.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the market communication projects & media relations agenda.
• Work closely with the marketing team to plan, execute and optimize the use of earned media, as part of an integrated media approach to maximize commercial impact, drive business results and improve sustainable profitability.
• Monitor and analyze media to measure results as well as identify proactive opportunities and potential risk issues.
• Enable effective internal communication and assist in creating the prerequisites for our leaders and co-workers to be our best ambassadors.
• Define, plan, create/execute and follow up on commercial PR communications and projects while working with stakeholder management to meet the business needs.
• Be responsible for supporting and directing communication related to commercial events.
• Actively encourage improved content creation, based on communication trends and the latest developments within commercial PR.

About this work area

We are the ones meeting our customers \xe2\x80\x93 in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we\xe2\x80\x99re a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept \xe2\x80\x93 a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

JUST SO YOU KNOW

In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: Commercial Public Relations Specialist

The successful applicant must be based in the GTA with flexibility to work in both Burlington and Etobicoke.

Bilingual and/or agency experience would be considered an asset.

This role in a temporary contract until October 2024.

Please note: This position requires the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.