Communication Specialist, IKEA Cheras (Full-Time)

Job description

Company description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an energetic professional with passion in marketing communications and home furnishing, who can help us secure the IKEA brand and our vision of “creating a better everyday life for the many people”.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

·  Inspire and Clarify – spot risks and opportunities for communication, develop communication strategies and support leaders in amplifying key messages 
·  Engage and Connect – own internal communication channels and create content to drive co-worker engagement 
·  Project IKEA as a Great Place to Work – support internal Employer Branding
·  Fantastic Customer Experience – support Commercial Activities and customer engagements in the store as needed 
·  Positive for People and the Planet – proactively communicate IKEA sustainability efforts and support community outreach 
·  Employer of Choice – support external Employer Branding
Qualification

·  Understand and buy into company culture and values. 
·  A degree/diploma in journalism, public relations or communications or at least two years of working experience. 
·  Proven excellence in writing and public speaking. Fluent in English and the prominent local language. 
·  Strong drive. Problem-solving approach. Outgoing manner, with ability to engage co-workers at all levels.
More Information

Please apply by 30 June 2022