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【Japan/SO】 Commercial PR Leader FT

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  • Funabashi-Shi, Chiba, Japan
  • Marketing & Communication

Descrição da vaga

  • ID da oferta: 369438

  • Data de publicação: 02/10/2026

    • What you'll need to have

    【Required Qualifications】
    • 5+ years in PR, communication, journalism or integrated marketing communication.
    • Proven experience leading commercial PR or product‑driven storytelling.
    • Experience managing media and journalist relations in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
    • Experience working with influencers and digital‑first content creators.
    • Proven experience in integrated campaign execution.
    • Experience in issue management or operational risk communication (preferred).
    • Experience working cross‑functionally with marketing or commercial teams.
    • Experience leading or coaching others (preferred).
    • Experience with home furnishing, retail or consumer lifestyle sectors (preferred).
    • Knowledge of IKEA brand, tone of voice and values.
    • Applicants must be authorized to work in Japan.

    【Language Requirements】
    Fluent Japanese and business-level English proficiency.

    【Purpose of this Job】
    The Commercial PR Leader is accountable for building, strengthening and protecting IKEA brand in commercial relevant areas, and drives the love, trust and desire to the brand.
    Accountable to create and anchor a clear strategic plan for commercial PR Japan.
    The plan is an integral part of the country’s PR strategy and the overall communication plan, ensuring maximum reach and strong alignment across Corporate PR, the wider Communication team, and Growth & Marketing to reinforce our brand positioning.

    【Your Responsibilities】
    Strategic Commercial Communication
    • Develop and lead the country’s commercial PR strategy and annual plan as part of the integrated PR plan, broader communication plan, aligned with global directions and Marketing.
    • Drive communication that strengthens range desirability, home furnishing leadership, affordability, and customer experience & IKEA Business.

    Media & Influencer Relations
    • Lead proactive and reactive commercial media relations with national and local media.
    • Build strong relationships with media, journalists, editors, influencers and content partners relevant to the commercial agenda.

    Commercial Campaigns & Moments
    • Lead PR strategy and plan execution for commercial campaigns, launches, commercial moments (e.g., new collections, seasonal peaks), and store-level opportunities.
    • Ensure earned media is effectively integrated with marketing and paid channels to maximise commercial impact.

    Issues, Risks & Crisis Support
    • Identify and address commercial-related risks, ensuring readiness for operational issues that have media relevance.
    • Own and execute commercial angles within crisis communication frameworks. Insights & Performance
    • Use insights (consumer, SoMe, media analytics, business data, etc.) to shape commercial narratives and improve outcomes.
    • Measure, evaluate and optimise PR outputs and outcomes for continuous improvement.

    Collaboration & Leadership
    • Work closely with Corporate PR Leader, Marketing, and broader Communication team and Growth & Marketing team to integrate PR into business planning.
    • Provide coaching, strategic direction and support to the Unit roles who are taking care of Commercial PR topic and cross-functional partners.
    • Lead relevant external agency in commercial PR area.
    • Work closely with Global commercial PR network, both Ingka and Inter.
    • Be a role-model IKEA values and strengthen the communication community.

    【Work Hours】
    ・Flextime system (based on labor-management agreement)
    Core hours: 10:00–15:00

    【Where you work】
    ・This is IKEA Japan’s Service Office, which houses the company’s headquarters functions in Japan.
    Address: 5th Floor, 2-3-30 Hamamachi, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan

    About this work area

    【Employment Status】
    - Full-time regular employee- 40 hours per week contract
    (Part-time permanent employee 25-38hours per week Contract)
    - Probation period: 6 months
    - Start date is the first day of every month (consult with us about your start date)
    - Retirement age: 65 years old

    【Benefits】
    - Social insurance: welfare pension, health insurance, and unemployment insurance
    - Transportation expense (up to 1,530 yen/day)
    Parking spaces available for car commutation

    -Paid vacation (available after 6 months of employment, up to 20 days maximum)
    Our total yearly paid time off totals 127 days per year.
    In addition, we also provide congratulatory or condolence leave, maternity leave, nursing care leave, childcare leave, paternity leave, childcare leave for partners, personal injury leave, nursing leave, volunteer leave, family care leave
    No matter what life stage you are at, we have the leave to support you!

    - Uniform rental (if required)
    - Employee discount system
    - Employee cafeteria
    - Christmas gift
    - Great value life insurance, long-term medical care insurance plans (opt-in)
    - Retirement allowance system (corporate defined contribution pension plan: 3 years or more of service)
    - Employee smoking area
    - Extensive learning opportunities such as Linkedin learning subscriptions
    https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/benefits-pub8c6da021

    【OPEN IKEA internal recruitment system】
    At IKEA we want you to take your career in the direction of your passions. When we recruit for an opening, the position is available to apply to by all IKEA employees. This includes domestic and international opportunities.
    Where will your career take you? To the IKEA stores? A different country? Up and up in your current department? It is up to you!

    【Working at IKEA】
    Everyone has a home at IKEA. Our way of working values work, family, and individuality.
    To get a better image of our culture, watch the following 9 interviews with some of our coworkers.
    https://youtu.be/A6MBRKNRlGw

    "At IKEA, we believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities"
    Diversity is a key to success; diversity comes in all shapes and sizes. Being ourselves, and contributing with our uniqueness, makes us all grow.
    At Ingka Group, we welcome all dimensions of diversity. A diverse and inclusive workplace is good for our co-workers, for our customers and our business.
    We strive to have a diverse and inclusive work environment where co-workers feel valued for their uniqueness, recognized for their diverse talents, and where they can be themselves.
    IKEA Japan would like to explore together. If you have a passion for this position, please don’t hesitate to apply!
    Let’s get closer to our vision of “creating a better everyday life for the many people” together!

    https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/diversity-and-inclusion-pub86a2cb59

    If you are in need of support to apply, or to participate in an interview due to a disability, please contact us at anytime at the following email: 029.recruiters.jp@ikea.com

    Apply now!

    【How to apply】
    Think this might be the job for you? Please apply today using the register button on this page!
    Attach a resume and cover letter, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

    【Hiring Process Steps】
    After submitting your application, we will review your documents.
    Candidates who pass the document screening will be invited for an interview.

    ＜Online company information session＞
    The company information session is an opportunity to learn more about IKEA and working at IKEA.
    We encourage you to attend.
    *Reservations cannot be made here. Please check the latest session schedule at IKEA Japan website.
    https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/

    *As IKEA is a global company, time zones can affect the closing of application periods. Please apply at least 2 days before the deadline.
    *Furthermore, it is possible a position's recruitment may close early if the contract has been filled. We advise that you submit an application as soon as you can.
    *Please note that as part of the selection process, we may ask for references from those who have experienced working with you. The reference will be in the form of a questionnaire.

    We welcome applications from individuals who are willing to take on challenges with a positive attitude and without fear of failure.
    Your unique personality will make IKEA even more special!

    Questions and support? Let's connect!

    IKEA Japan Recruitment Team: 029.recruiters.jp@ikea.com
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