What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Coordinator position at KOMPAN Inc Americas?
Join the KOMPAN North America team as a Marketing Coordinator and take an active role in bringing outdoor play and fitness spaces to communities across the country.
In this position, you will support a high‑energy sales organization by coordinating and executing marketing initiatives that strengthen regional visibility, accelerate lead generation, and empower our field sales teams.
You will serve as a central connector between sales, marketing, and logistics—ensuring that brand assets, promotional materials, and product resources are delivered accurately, on time, and fully aligned with KOMPAN’s brand standards. Working closely with the Event and Sales Enablement Lead, a significant portion of your work will focus on field‑driven marketing activities, including planning and supporting regional trade shows, local events, sales presentations, and community‑based outreach efforts that showcase KOMPAN’s solutions.
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 inventive 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 more than 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
- Collaborate with field sales teams to define objectives and success metrics for trade shows and events
- Coordinate and update trade show calendars, timelines, attendance, leads, cost, and event documentation, including post-show follow-up activities
- Coordinate all trade show materials with sales and logistics teams, including booth assets, product samples, branded giveaways, and marketing collateral
- Partner with the marketing team to align trade show presence with broader campaigns and promotional priorities
- Manage inventory, storage, and replenishment of trade show and branded materials
- Assist Event & Sales Enablement Lead, KOMPAN Play Institute Manager, and Marketing team with other coordination tasks as needed
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
- 2 years of experience coordinating trade shows, conferences, or events
- Copywriting and proofreading skills for event descriptions, emails, and promotional materials, with the ability to maintain brand consistency
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with preference for CRM familiarity, event platforms (Cvent, ExpoFP, Eventbrite), Canva, project management tools (Asana, Monday.com)
- Exceptional communication and ability to negotiate with vendors
- Experience with shipping logistics a plus
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and enjoys being hands‑on with the tactical execution that fuels sales success. Your attention to detail, ability to manage multiple moving parts, and commitment to operational excellence will directly influence the effectiveness of KOMPAN’s regional sales efforts and the strength of our presence in local markets.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Paid parental leave
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule
- A fun, energetic team that values creativity and hustle
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.