PR & Communications Manager

Elgiganten is Sweden's leading retailer of consumer electronics, appliances, and kitchens. Today, we have nearly 3,400 employees and a total of 170 Phonehouse stores and warehouses across the country. As an employee at Elgiganten, you are part of something much larger, and the business consists of several important functions such as warehouses, stores, e-commerce, Nordic central warehouse, and customer service. Join us and be part of our success!

Are you a skilled communicator who enjoys turning strategies into reality? Do you want to work with Sweden's leading brand in retail? Then this is the role for you!

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for you with experience in communication, consumer PR, and media relations to manage Elgiganten's brand in earned media.

About the role of PR & Communications Manager

As PR & Communications Manager, you will be a key person in managing and developing Elgiganten's position in the Swedish market together with the marketing department. You will be responsible for all earned media and drive the operational communication work forward.

Responsibilities in the role:

• Build and maintain relationships with media, journalists, and other stakeholders.
• Plan and execute activities based on our communication strategy.
• Write and publish press releases (via TT) and handle press inquiries, including responsibility for the press phone.
• Advise management and spokespersons on messaging, media training, and crisis communication.
• Be responsible for overall internal communication via Microsoft Viva Engage.
• Project lead financial reports together with the CEO and CFO.
• Drive social sustainability through Elgiganten's fund against digital exclusion.
• Collaborate with local PR agency and Nordic colleagues within the Elkjøp group.
• Be part of the crisis group and manage crisis communication.

You will report to the Head of Marketing & E-commerce and become part of the marketing department at the headquarters. Together with the marketing team, you will be part of creating a 360-degree customer journey regardless of channel, aiming to drive awareness, engagement, traffic, and sales in both stores and e-commerce. To succeed well in the engaged team, you will work closely with colleagues in other departments, partners, and suppliers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is driven, communicative, and solution-oriented.
• Can handle different opinions and stakeholders to make well-informed decisions.
• Is organized and has strong project management skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with many parallel tasks in everyday life.

To succeed in the role, we wish for the following qualifications and experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in PR/communication in a similar role.
• Relevant education in PR, communication, journalism, or marketing.
• Very good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English, with a sense for the right message and formulations.
• Experience in media relations and preferably experience in crisis management (desirable but not required).
• Experience working with financial reports and sustainability reporting.
• Experience from retail, commerce, or the electronics industry is desirable but not required.

Who are we?

Our culture is important to us, and our values permeate everything we do. We are now looking for a colleague who wants to be part of our community and, like us, is driven by and shares our values: Win Together, Play Together, Grow Together and be Different Together.

At Elgiganten, we believe that our differences make us stronger, and cohesion is a strength. Here, driven individuals with a strong interest in both our customers and each other work. Those who see opportunities, enjoy rapid changes, and are driven by contributing to positive results tend to thrive with us. It is energetic people who have the ability to take their own initiatives and want to develop.

Development with us

Our goal is to become the industry's best employer, and we believe we can achieve this through our good leadership. At Elgiganten, a good leader creates engagement, job satisfaction, and motivated employees. Development is something we have chosen to invest in, including training in knowledge, leadership, and development in their area.

Other Information:

Employment type: Temporary position for about 1 year starting May 4, 2026.
Scope: Full-time. Office hours.
Start date: Start date by agreement.
Location: The position is based at our office in Stockholm, Franzéngatan 6, with a hybrid work model where you can work from home up to two days a week.
Application deadline: 2026-02-27. Applications are evaluated continuously, which means that the position may be filled before the application deadline.

READ MORE ABOUT:

Elgiganten is part of the Elkjøp group – the largest consumer electronics chain in the Nordics with operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. The Elkjøp group is owned by British Currys plc, one of Europe's largest retailers of consumer electronics. Read more about Elkjøp here: https://elkjopnordic.com/ (https://elkjopnordic.com/)

Elgiganten's product range and our latest annual report to learn more about us.

At Elgiganten, we strive for diversity and therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, age, or ethnic background. Please note that we use tests and background checks as part of the recruitment process. We look forward to your application! Register your CV and apply for the position by clicking the link.