Job Description

Commercial Public Relations Specialist (Temporary)

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It\'s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Burlington

Employment type

Assignment

Department

Marketing & Communication

Deadline

2023-12-04

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Candidate profile (title) Who you are

Candidate profile (text) - Default language \xe2\x80\xa2 You have a minimum of 2-5 years\' 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.

Key responsibilities (title) A day in your life with us

Key responsibilities (text) \xe2\x80\xa2 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.

Team vision ( title) About this work area

Team vision (text) We are the ones meeting our customers - 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\'re a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept - a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

Local section (title) JUST SO YOU KNOW

Local section (text) 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 is a 12-14 month temporary contract.

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.

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, \xe2\x80\x9cto create a better everyday life for the many people\xe2\x80\x9d inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

Your uniqueness makes Ikea better

We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion or any other dimension of their identity.

We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide appropriate accommodation which considers the applicant\'s accessibility needs due to disability. If you require accommodation, please contact

Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

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