Group Fitness Business Unit Manager

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:51:25 +0200

Are you motivated by shaping strategy, driving commercial performance, and influencing cross‑functional teams across regions?

At KOMPAN, you will have the platform to define a global category, lead a multi‑year strategy, and bring innovative fitness solutions to life across markets worldwide.

Drive Global Outdoor Fitness Growth at the Undisputed Market Leader

As Group Fitness Business Unit Manager, you will lead the global Fitness category and further accelerate it as a focused growth engine for KOMPAN.

You will drive execution of and continuously shape the long‑term Fitness Business Unit strategy, drive commercial performance, and guide cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative fitness solutions that strengthen KOMPAN’s global market position.

This role combines strategic ownership, product leadership, and commercial execution.

Your key responsibilities include:

Lead KOMPAN’s Fitness strategy execution and rolling updates of KOMPAN’s strategic priorities within fitness.

Lead and develop the Product Manager, Fitness, as your direct report.

Own category performance (revenue, order intake, margin, mix, pricing, quoting) and market KPIs.

Strengthen commercial execution and develop sales toolboxes for products, full solutions and cross-selling of Outdoor Fitness along with Playgrounds.

Define value propositions, pricing, and go‑to‑market alignment with regional teams.

Identify portfolio gaps and prioritize new innovations through stage‑gate to launch.

Oversee product lifecycle activities including certifications, manuals, and launch kits.

Conduct post‑launch reviews and embed learnings into future roadmaps.

Maintain strong market and competitor insights to guide strategic decisions.

Build and manage a pipeline of partnership or M&A opportunities.

Lead virtual cross‑functional teams to deliver roadmap milestones on time and budget, and influence teams across the organization.

Strategic Business Development Leader with Passion for Fitness Innovation

We are seeking a strategic, commercially minded Product, Category, or Business Development leader with 8-10 years of experience in Product Management and/or Business Development within B2B organizations that operate their own production facilities. Experience in fitness, sports equipment, outdoor products, or related sectors is a strong advantage, though not a requirement.

You hold an MSc in Business, Engineering, Industrial/Product Design, or a related discipline. Extensive hands-on experience may be considered in place of formal academic qualifications.

We imagine that you have:

A strong interest in Fitness and/or experience working with fitness equipment.

Experience in category management, business unit leadership, or product strategy.

Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to drive revenue and margin growth.

Demonstrated P&L impact in a category/portfolio role (growth, margin, mix).

Ability to lead through influence across functions and regions.

Experience in global or multi‑market environments.

Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders.

Fluent in English.

This role requires a regular on‑site presence at our HQ in Odense, Denmark, averaging three days per week.

KOMPAN - Who are we?

KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more

What’s our culture like?

We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.

Why should you work with us?

At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

How to apply?

Please apply via our website. Click on "Apply" at the top of the job ad. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.

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