Technical and Spare Parts Specialist - Austin, TX

Austin, TX, KOMPAN USAPublished Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

KOMPAN US is looking for a Technical and Spare Parts Specialist to work with customers and sales representatives to process warranty and maintenance-related parts requests for KOMPAN’s playground and outdoor fitness equipment.

 

The role will encompass identifying, ordering, and tracking parts orders while maintaining consistent communication with the requesting party.

 

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create happier and healthier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

 

Who We Are

 

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

 

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

 

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green, or made green.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Assist customers and colleagues by answering incoming calls and emails to process quotes, claims, and orders for spare parts and warranties
  • Receive, prioritize, track, and resolve requests from customers, sales representatives, and members of the installation team for parts requests
  • Analyze technical documents and research historical installation information to determine warranty coverage for parts
  • Utilize excellent customer service skills to respond to all requests and provide continuous communication in a timely manner
  • Process quotes and create purchase orders for parts orders using Navision and CRM software programs, updating the requesting party with order confirmation and tracking information
  • Collaborate with internal teams for warranty approvals and missing parts requests on active installations, while maintaining knowledge of warehouse inventory

 

What You’ll Need

  • High school or equivalent, with 3+ years of customer-facing experience
  • 1+ years of experience preferred in technical processing / inventory control in the building materials or a construction-related industry
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Navision, and/or CRM preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong time-management and task prioritization capabilities
  • High degree of integrity and professionalism

 

 

Perks and Benefits

· Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

· Employer-paid life and disability insurance

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

 

Not Sure if You Qualify?

That’s ok! If you’re interested in the role and believe you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply!

 

 

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Project Coordinator - Austin, TX

Austin, TX, KOMPAN USAPublished Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

KOMPAN U.S. is looking for a Project Coordinator to work with our sales professionals and field project managers from the early planning stages of playground and outdoor fitness projects all the way through installation and project completion.

 

You will have dedicated area sales managers and field project managers to support, and will be part of a team of Project Coordinators located at the US headquarters of KOMPAN in Austin, TX.

 

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

 

Who We Are

 

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

 

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

 

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile waste to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Plan and prepare overviews of the installation schedules for playground and outdoor fitness construction projects
  • Collaborate with a team of designated sales professionals, field project managers, installers, third-party suppliers, and internal colleagues such as playground designers and pre-sales coordinators
  • Conduct pre-start meetings for project hand-off to verify that documentation is complete, contacting the sales professional or customer as needed to obtain clarification
  • Schedule and coordinate the start and end dates of installers
  • Coordinate with customers, field project managers, and third-party vendors to ensure installations meet customer expectations
  • Submit purchase orders for equipment and installation
  • Coordinate deliveries of KOMPAN and third-party products to US sites
  • Process change orders and adjust documentation to execute a successful installation
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and complete data in the project management software
  • Work with a team to troubleshoot unforeseen onsite conditions and minimize additional costs
  • Generate submittal packages and closeout documents to obtain project completion certificates from customers and installers

 

What You’ll Need

  • 3 or more years of professional experience
  • High School Diploma/GED required; advanced education preferred
  • Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills
  • Microsoft Excel experience
  • Experienced in pricing and calculating margins is a plus
  • Ability to prioritize projects, and independently manage workload
  • Understanding of construction is a plus
  • A supportive team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

 

Perks and Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

 

Not Sure if You Qualify?

That’s ok! If you’re interested in the role and believe you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply!

 

 

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Regional CFO North Americas

Austin, TX, KOMPAN USAPublished Monday, June 16, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

Do you want to oversee all financial aspects of our business in the U.S. and play a significant role in the future development of KOMPAN Inc.? As CFO of KOMPAN Inc, you will develop and drive strategic initiatives in collaboration with the executive team, and you will interact closely with the business on financial and strategical matters. 

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for North America to join our team at our regional headquarters in Austin, Texas. This key leadership role oversees all financial operations across the U.S. and serves as a vital link between our North American business and global finance team. The CFO will report directly to the Group CFO based in Odense, Denmark, and work in close collaboration with the President of North America, also based in Austin.

Strategic financial management aligned with our business

As CFO of KOMPAN Inc., you will lead and inspire our U.S. finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, effective delegation, and continuous improvement. You will ensure the team has the skills and capabilities needed to support the company’s strategic goals. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will play a critical role in driving the continued growth and success of KOMPAN Inc.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving strategic projects with the aim of improving processes, profitability and exploring new business opportunities. This includes:

  1. Partner closely with the North American President to drive execution of the 3-, 5-, and 10-year strategic growth plans.
  2. Lead output and cost efficiency initiatives to improve overall financial performance.
  3. Optimize and enhance profitability through effective discount management.
  4. Create and streamline procurement processes for indirect spend and service-related expenses.

Further main responsibilities include:

  • Improving business transparency to enable the business to make timely and fact-based decisions.
  • Supporting decision-making through thorough review of contracts.
  • Being proactive in changing management processes related to a fast-growing organization and fast developing business.
  • Taking joint leading role responsibility in strategic and business dialogs with Group management and with the senior leadership team of KOMPAN Inc.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Being responsible for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including driving the budget and forecasting process, as well as managing working capital and cash flow.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and reports, in compliance with accounting standards.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Austin, TX.

Senior financial leader with hands-on experience

You hold a master’s degree in finance or related field and have proven experience (typically 10+ years) in a senior financial leadership role, preferably from companies with complexity, including project selling and installation. 

You have strategically been leading finance in a business, department or division totaling +300M USD. It may include roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Head of Finance, or similar positions. 

As you will lead a team of financial professionals, we are seeking a person with solid leadership skills, including the ability to delegate, empower, collaborate and mentor. 

Further, you are/have:

  • Strong business acumen and curiosity and a strong will to win and constantly improve all aspects of the business. 
  • Basic knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, and process optimization.
  • Ability to link financial figures with operational processes and detect key value drives in the business. 
  • Advanced proficiency in financial software, ERP systems and Power BI.

Perks and Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

KOMPAN - Who are we? 

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities. 

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 94 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada. 

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green. 

Ready to lead a team that makes play possible? 

We are a vibrant working community with sales offices in approximately 25 countries, distributors in more than 60 countries and approximately 2,000 passionate employees globally, all working towards our purpose to create healthier and happier communities.

Working for us, you will be part of energetic activities and professional playfulness, where you can share your ideas and develop your career as you help enrich the lives of people of all ages through play and exercise around the globe. And that is a powerful purpose to be part of. 

We work cross-functionally in teams and across cultures in different countries. We believe cultural differences enable us to promote high quality and good results. Yes. It is no secret that we focus on results, but we also appreciate that you bring all of you to work. We are on an exciting growth journey, and you are welcome!

Let’s Play!

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Procurement Specialist - Austin, TX

Austin, Texas, KOMPAN USAPublished Monday, June 2, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

KOMPAN U.S. is seeking an experienced and motivated Procurement Specialist to build and lead our Indirect Procurement function for U.S. operations.

 

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact, entrepreneurial role where you'll design and implement procurement strategies across key indirect spend categories, including installations, third-party products, surfacing, shading, lighting, and operational services.

 

You’ll play a pivotal role in creating procurement systems, policies, and supplier partnerships that drive long-term value and support our continued growth.

 

At KOMPAN, we’re more than just a playground company - we’re a global leader on a mission to create healthier, happier communities through innovative play and outdoor fitness solutions.

 

Who We Are

At KOMPAN, we believe in the transformative power of play, and we've been bringing that vision to life for over 50 years. As a global leader in innovative commercial playgrounds and outdoor fitness solutions, our mission is to design inclusive, inspiring spaces that spark movement, ignite creativity, and foster connection across all ages and abilities.

 

With our roots in Denmark and a presence in over 90 countries, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs over 1,000 unique play and fitness sites every month. Our North American headquarters in Austin, Texas, is home to a dynamic team that supports sales and projects across the U.S. and Canada.

 

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From using recycled ocean plastics and consumer waste to embracing the latest eco-friendly technologies, our products are not just built to last-they’re built to protect the planet. We’re proud to offer playgrounds that are born green or made green, setting new standards for environmentally responsible design.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a procurement strategy for all U.S. indirect spend categories. Establish best-in-class sourcing processes, tools, and governance frameworks.
  • Conduct spend analyses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve financial and operational goals.
  • Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, etc.) and collaborate with global procurement to align sourcing initiatives.
  • Standardize procurement workflows, implement controls, and promote system and data transparency to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Manage a diverse range of vendors across categories, evaluate performance, and ensure quality, reliability, and value creation.
  • Influence procurement’s role as a growth enabler - supporting scalability and innovation through smarter, more sustainable supply chain decisions.

 

What You’ll Need

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and/or third-party sourcing, ideally within manufacturing, construction, or project-based industries.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven track record in supplier negotiation, stakeholder management, and strategic sourcing.
  • Comfortable leading both strategic initiatives and hands-on procurement activities in a fast-growing environment.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and prioritization skills with the ability to independently manage complex projects.
  • Experience working in an international supply chain or production environment is highly preferred.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 30 days per year.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team-oriented, collaborative mindset.

 

Perks and Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

 

 

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Direct Sales Representative - Houston, TX

Houston, TX, KOMPAN USAPublished Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

KOMPAN U.S. is looking for a Direct Sales Representative to function as the region's commercial playground and outdoor fitness equipment consultant.

 

This position will promote and sell KOMPAN projects to industry targets by creating demand and building relationships within the territory. The direct sales representative will play a strategic role, based from their home office, to leverage opportunities for projects that are $10K to $1M+ in value, while contributing to KOMPAN’s overall strategy and culture.

 

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create happier and healthier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

 

Who We Are

 

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

 

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

 

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green, or made green.

 

We offer our sales representatives a lucrative compensation plan including base salary, uncapped commissions, and amazing benefits - not to mention, the opportunity to work with a passionate team of people who make a direct impact on the communities where we live and work.

 

What You’ll Do

· Sell and promote KOMPAN playground and fitness equipment to industry targets in your region, becoming an expert in design and functionality

· Prospect, network, and build a pipeline through activity-based sales

· Leverage the CRM by targeting market segments (e.g. schools, parks and recreation departments, municipalities, landscape architects, contractors, and housing developers)

· Create product awareness and demand by articulating the world-class quality of KOMPAN equipment through presentations and industry events

· Prepare sales quotations and basic designs with the assistance of our highly supportive central team

· Ensure quality communication with your customers throughout the sales process, from the design phase through installation and post-sale

 

What You’ll Need

  • College degree
  • Experience in long sales cycles and solution selling preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of managing a CRM system preferred
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and project-management capabilities
  • High degree of integrity and professionalism

 

Perks and Benefits

· Base salary + uncapped commissions

· Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

· Employer-paid life and disability insurance

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

· Home office equipment - laptop, docking station, monitors, etc.

· iPhone & iPad

· Mileage reimbursement

· Professional development, including KOMPAN 101 (enjoy time with your new colleagues and explore nearby KOMPAN parks!)

 

 

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Human Resources Director

Austin, TX, KOMPAN USAPublished Friday, May 16, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

Are you interested in developing, managing, and executing HR processes and activities in an organization creating healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions? If so, then we have a perfect opportunity for you. 

KOMPAN Inc. is growing fast and you will play a crucial role in fostering an environment primed for this growth. You will oversee all aspects of human resources, both operationally and strategically, ensuring that we are equipped to deliver market-leading solutions. 

Become an HR Director in our fast-growing organization 

As our HR Director, you will play a crucial role as a trusted advisor to management, offering strategic and operational HR guidance inspiring our dedicated North American organization of over 250 employees. You will coach and inspire a dedicated team of six HR professionals, focusing on Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, and Administration.

Your main responsibilities include strategic planning, streamlining and execution of aligned HR strategies, including:

  • Strategic planning and execution: Streamlining HR processes to design and implement effective HR strategies that enhance areas such as talent acquisition, employee development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and compliance.
  • Performance Management: Administering performance management program and continuously improving the annual review process.
  • Training and Development: Collaborating with our global training leaders, you will support the Training and Development team in establishing impactful programs across the US Sales department.
  • Employee Development: Partnering with local leadership on departmental career pathing and related professional development.
  • Talent Acquisition: Partnering with Talent Acquisition in the entire recruitment process, including defining jobs, sourcing candidates, interviewing and hiring new employees.

You will partner with and support managers across functions and locations. You will also team with HR Specialists and Managers globally to continuously develop and enhance HR processes in KOMPAN. 

This in person role is based out of our North American headquarters in Austin, Texas.

An HR strategist and people leader driven to achieve results

We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years of experience in a similar HR role. Ideally, you hold a university diploma in Human Resources or a related field. 

You have successfully developed and implemented HR strategies that align with organizational goals, contributing to a journey of growth and success. While you may not have experience in a rapidly expanding organization, your familiarity with HR practices in both small and large companies equips you with the insights needed to build, execute, and streamline effective HR processes. Your experience spans multiple states and includes collaboration with sales departments, allowing you to serve as both a strategic HR advisor and an executor of actionable plans.

Importantly, you possess the ability to inspire and lead a team of HR specialists, each excelling in their respective areas.

Further, you possess/are:

  • Excellent project management skills, e.g., ability to prioritize projects and workload.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, e.g. ability to collaborate across functions, levels and locations. 
  • A solid understanding of ATS & HRIS.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Familiarity with reading construction contracts is a plus, but not a requirement. 

 Perks and benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and full company match.
  • Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule.

KOMPAN - Who are we? 

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities. 

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada. 

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green. 

Ready to lead a team that makes play possible? We are hiring

We are a vibrant working community with sales offices in approximately 30 countries, distributors in more than 60 countries and approximately 2,200 passionate employees globally, all working towards our purpose to create healthier and happier communities.

Working for us, you will be part of energetic activities and professional playfulness, where you can share your ideas and develop your career as you help enrich the lives of people of all ages through play and exercise around the globe. And that is a powerful purpose to be part of. 

We work cross-functionally in teams and across cultures in different countries. We believe cultural differences enable us to promote high quality and good results. Yes. It is no secret that we focus on results, but we also appreciate that you bring all of you to work. We are on an exciting growth journey, and you are welcome!

Let’s Play!

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Accounting Specialist - Austin, TX

KOMPAN USA Published Monday, May 5, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

KOMPAN U.S. is looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Accounting Specialist for our Austin area office. This role will support our Finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks. This is an ideal role for someone looking to kick-off their accounting career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where learning and accuracy matter.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

 

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities. 

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada. 

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We passionately pursue sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green. 

 

What You’ll Do

Billing & Invoicing

  • Generate and send customer invoices accurately and on time
  • Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances
  • Address and resolve billing discrepancies or client inquiries

Deposits & Collections

  • Record incoming payments (checks, ACH, wire, credit card, etc.)
  • Reconcile daily deposits and apply them to appropriate accounts
  • Assist with proactive collection efforts and escalate as needed

Travel & Expense Administration

  • Review employee expense reports for policy compliance and accuracy
  • Maintain accurate records for audits and reporting
  • Perform administrative tasks associated with set up and maintaining travel accounts

General Accounting Tasks

  • Support month-end close activities (e.g., journal entries, reconciliations)
  • Maintain accounting files and documentation for audit readiness
  • Assist with data entry, reporting, and ad hoc projects as assigned

Other duties as assigned

 

What You’ll Need

  • 1-2 years of experience in an accounting role 
  • Internship or co-op experience in a finance/accounting team (a plus but not required)
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or expense platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Acubiz, Egencia, NetSuite, SAP)
  • Attention to detail with a knack for catching discrepancies
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment
  • Clear and professional communication skills
  • Interest in growing into a broader accounting or finance role

This position is office-based from the KOMPAN U.S. Headquarters in Austin, TX 

 

Perks and Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

 

 

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Architectural Planner - Austin, TX

KOMPAN USA Published Friday, May 2, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

KOMPAN U.S. is looking for an Architectural Planner to layout fitness and playground projects compliant to code requirements, create documentation for permitting and installation, and work with product designers to customize equipment to client needs.


 

Designs will create an engaging and imaginative environment through product selection, customization, juxtaposition, and surface design on projects across the North American region, ensuring the experience of KOMPAN's 3 tenants of the play: Stay, Wow, Develop.


 

This position will collaborate closely with other departments such as Pre-Sales, Project Coordination, and Install teams, as well as on-site colleagues working in the field as Project Managers and Sales Representatives.


 

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!


 

Who We Are


 

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.


 

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.


 

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.


 

What You’ll Do

· Create shop drawings/site plans detailing layout, permitting, and installation requirements that are compliant to ASTM, CPSC, ADA, or CSA

· Use equipment selection, customization, juxtaposition and surfacing design to tell stories and build engaging experiences

· Communicate and collaborate with Sales Representatives, Quoting, and Installation departments as well as Product Designers at home office to design projects to client specifications on time and on budget

· Work within a regional group of designers to coordinate work and project responsibilities

· Assess preliminary project layouts for code compliance

· Create visually compelling presentations that tell a story about proposed design solutions

· Occasionally present design solutions to clients or end users


 

What You’ll Need

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (or experience with Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, Microsystems, or similar CAD software), Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
     
  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable field including landscape architecture, landscape design, interior design, architectural design, etc.
     
  • Experience in landscape architecture, landscape design, interior design, architectural design, playground design, amusement park design, waterpark design, etc. is preferred
     
  • Experience applying code or technical constraints to design solutions
     
  • Familiarity with reading site plans and designing in topographically challenging situations
     
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment
     
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
     
  • An online portfolio that demonstrates strong design and visualization skills
     
  • Be able to develop and communicate a project design narrative through compelling presentations
     
  • Experience working with clients preferred
     
  • Passion for creating amazing playgrounds
     

This is a hybrid position based in Austin, TX.


 

Perks and Benefits

· Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

· Employer-paid life and disability insurance

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule


 


 

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Direct Sales Representative - San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino, CA, KOMPAN USAPublished Thursday, May 1, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

KOMPAN U.S. is looking for a Direct Sales Representative to function as the region's commercial playground and outdoor fitness equipment consultant.

 

This position will promote and sell KOMPAN projects to industry targets by creating demand and building relationships within the territory. The direct sales representative will play a strategic role, based from their home office, to leverage opportunities for projects that are $10K to $1M+ in value, while contributing to KOMPAN’s overall strategy and culture.

 

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create happier and healthier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

 

Who We Are

 

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

 

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

 

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green, or made green.

 

We offer our sales representatives a lucrative compensation plan including base salary, uncapped commissions, and amazing benefits - not to mention, the opportunity to work with a passionate team of people who make a direct impact on the communities where we live and work.

 

What You’ll Do

· Sell and promote KOMPAN playground and fitness equipment to industry targets in your region, becoming an expert in design and functionality

· Prospect, network, and build a pipeline through activity-based sales

· Leverage the CRM by targeting market segments (e.g. schools, parks and recreation departments, municipalities, landscape architects, contractors, and housing developers)

· Create product awareness and demand by articulating the world-class quality of KOMPAN equipment through presentations and industry events

· Prepare sales quotations and basic designs with the assistance of our highly supportive central team

· Ensure quality communication with your customers throughout the sales process, from the design phase through installation and post-sale

 

What You’ll Need

  • College degree
  • Experience in long sales cycles and solution selling preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of managing a CRM system preferred
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and project-management capabilities
  • High degree of integrity and professionalism

 

Perks and Benefits

· Base salary + uncapped commissions

· Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

· Employer-paid life and disability insurance

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

· Home office equipment - laptop, docking station, monitors, etc.

· iPhone & iPad

· Mileage reimbursement

· Professional development, including KOMPAN 101 (enjoy time with your new colleagues and explore nearby KOMPAN parks!)

 

 

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Manager of External Installation - Austin, TX

KOMPAN USA Published Thursday, May 1, 2025
Application deadline : As soon as possible

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Manager of External Installation is responsible for leading KOMPAN’s team of Project Managers, who oversee the end-to-end planning, delivery, and installation of playground and fitness equipment across North America.

 

This role carries full accountability for project execution, team development, and strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth across installation projects, while ensuring that the region operates efficiently and profitably. Project Managers are regionally distributed throughout the United States and manage vendor relationships for the installation of KOMPAN equipment, surfacing, and other third-party products.

 

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

 

Who We Are

 

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

 

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

 

Leaders at KOMPAN are open, informal, and non-hierarchical. They are eager to delegate, involve, inspire, and energize their teams and celebrate results. KOMPAN leaders take pride in developing their people and building competencies and capabilities together.

 

What You’ll Do

 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of regionally based Project Managers to ensure successful project execution and team growth.
  • Develop and implement operational strategies that drive revenue growth, improve efficiency, and ensure job profitability.
  • Oversee the prioritization and allocation of resources across multiple installation projects to maximize business impact, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, proper staffing, and adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Monitor and analyse project outcomes using standardized KPIs, focusing on quality assurance, financial performance, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop a Project Management training program, provide ongoing training, coaching, and professional development opportunities for Project Managers.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination among internal teams and external vendors to minimize roadblocks and maintain alignment on project goals and timelines. Act as a neutral escalation point to resolve project-related challenges.
  • Actively support Project Managers in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues during installation projects.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive team culture, encouraging accountability, transparency, and open communication.

 

What You’ll Need

 

  • College degree, with 7+ years of progressive experience in project management, operations, or construction-related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing distributed teams.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across geographically dispersed regions.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills with a track record of improving operational performance and driving revenue growth.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party contractors in complex, multi-site installation projects.
  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate and resolve project challenges effectively.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and key performance indicators (KPIs) for tracking execution and success.
  • Ability to travel as needed across North America to support regional project teams.

 

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Austin, TX, with up to 70% local and domestic travel.

 

 

Perks and Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

 

 

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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