external Communications specialist, ikea philippinesIkano

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 and Thailand - 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
Reporting directly to the Inspiration and Communication Manager, Ikano Retail Philippines and will be responsible in using the IKEA business priorities, knowledge of our range, online and offline consumer trends, national market, competition and customers' living situations to drive and develop solutions now and in the future of IKEA Philippines. Also, to support the Marketing function to achieve comms excellence, sales growth and profitability. Specialist knowledge shall also be utilized to in print production work, advertising and PR efforts in the country.
Your assignment
Contribute to the development of Advertising, PR and other admin matters
Support in tasks related to Advertising (offline and online display): production of and ensuring communication materials are in line with IKEA Concept while having optimal reach / frequency spends across platforms
Assist in partner collaborations, campaign related events
Work closely with other functions to ensure accuracy of products and information to achieve business goals drive visits, increase home furnishing interest and elevate brand awareness.
Support in tasks related to PR: assist in media launch, press kits pricing, product recalls, tracking of PR coverages and reports, and undertake ad-hoc assignments as and when required.
Support to keep to the planned marketing budget and commercial calendar and to track accurate expensing of above responsibilities on a monthly basis.
Issue Purchase Orders and share the approved POs with agencies and third-party vendors for billing purposes
Qualifications
Your profile
Has the customers' interest at heart, be service minded and have a great sense of urgency.
Highly self-motivated with a passion in marketing and communications to drive results with consistent messaging.
Experience in marketing and branding, conceptualising campaigns, logical abilities, and copywriting.
Experience in each offline and online channel's guidelines and understanding of each media technicalities.
Experience in public relations tasks and media relations to build the brand.
Knowledge of trends, proven solutions, translating global into local market relevant solutions that influence home furnishing and retailing.
Knowledge of IKEA concept, brand objectives, values and vision, tone of voice in order to translate that into strong messaging.
Budgetary experience -administrative work, evaluation of costs, monitor, follow-up and adjust as needed. Meticulous with an eye for details and highly organised by nature
Possess a creative mindset and ability to challenge common ways of thinking.
Ability to communicate and share creative ideas, concepts and solutions and combine commercial, aesthetics and practical skills.
Additional Information
Please apply by 30 September 2022
Ikano

Pasay City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time