Job highlights

- Contribute to additional income streams,co-investment opportunities and partnerships that enhance customer experience while optimising marketing costs

Your responsibilities Lead, implement and continuously develop the community engagement plan for IKEA, including activities, strategies and key talking points aligned with IKEA values and brand positioning.

Act as a brand ambassador by understanding how the IKEA stores are perceived locally and using these insights to shape marketing and engagement initiatives.

Build robust relationships with key local communities, interest groups, NGOs, start-ups and local authorities to co-create meaningful community-driven activities.

Collaborate closely with IKEA teams to ensure strong integration.

Integrate community and city-level activities into the commercial calendar, ensuring IKEA Stores becomes an active part of everyday local life.

Co-create and manage community spaces (online and offline) that encourage interaction,



nurture local talent, support start-ups and showcase the uniqueness of IKEA.

Engage community members in sustainability and social responsibility initiatives, promoting a people- and planet-positive agenda.

Work closely with internal teams and FFPTs to identify local community needs, risks and opportunities, and ensure leadership awareness and mitigation plans.

Lead on-ground engagement with individuals, communities, governments and organisations to support business objectives and long-term partnerships.

Drive promotion of events and initiatives across all communication channels, including digital platforms, social media, PR and ATL support.

Contribute to additional income streams, co-investment opportunities and partnerships that enhance customer experience while optimising marketing costs.

📌 Community Engagement Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Inter Ikea Group
📍 Bengaluru