Private Membership Club | Head of Membership Development | Dallas

Overview

Our client’s Private Membership Club is being developed in partnership with one of the world’s highest profile and most trusted global brands with a focus on finance, technology, real estate, prestigious events, and nurturing outstanding individuals of every age.

This will become Dallas’ most prestigious destination for refined social experiences, influential professional networking, elevated food and beverage, cultural events, and latest technology wellness. Comprising some 40,000 square feet and located in uptown Dallas, the Club’s anticipated opening is during Q4, 2026.

Head of Membership Development

The Head of Membership Development is a strategic leadership role, responsible for shaping and curating a highly selective membership community of influential individuals and senior business leaders, within a world- class, invitation only, private members club. This role is designed for an accomplished connector who operates with impeccable discretion, cultural fluency, and a deep understanding of global tastemakers, industry leaders, and visionaries.

The successful candidate will combine strategic insight with relationship artistry, positioning the club as a destination for exceptional individuals without relying on traditional marketing tactics. They will serve as both curator and gatekeeper, ensuring each invitation reflects the brand’s provenance and ethos of excellence, integrity, and cultural depth.

Requirements

Membership Strategy & Curation : Build and execute a membership strategy that emphasizes quality, influence, and cultural resonance over scale. Develop a long-term admissions roadmap, balancing professional plurality, creative mastery, and leadership presence. Work closely with the executive team to refine positioning and establish membership standards that reinforce brand prestige.

Relationship Building & Network Development : Identify and engage exceptional individuals and companies across industries and geographies through subtle outreach, trusted introductions, and relationship-driven cultivation. Foster authentic connections that translate into long-term loyalty and advocacy. Represent the club as a judicious ambassador within elite social, cultural, and business circles.

Admissions Process & Governance : Lead a rigorous admissions framework that balances confidentiality, integrity, and thoughtful evaluation. Collaborate with senior leadership to define governance protocols and ensure alignment with the brand’s ethos.

Member Experience & Engagement : Partner with operations and programming teams to create experiences and touchpoints that reinforce exclusivity and value for members. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing insights on member sentiment, cultural shifts, special events, and opportunities for strategic engagement.

Brand Stewardship : Elevate the club’s reputation as a community of extraordinary individuals and companies while maintaining its discreet, invitation-only identity. Contribute to high-level strategy that strengthens the club’s cultural relevance and social standing.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of 5 years of success in high-end sales, preferably in financial products, exclusive private clubs, luxury hospitality, executive networking, luxury brands, or premium real estate.
• Established network within Dallas / Fort Worth business, social, and philanthropic circles, ideally extended to other cities and countries.
• Ability to communicate value across both lifestyle benefits (dining, experiences, community) and professional opportunities (connections, influence, thought leadership).
• Magnetic, polished, discreet, intelligent, strategic, and charismatic, with exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Results driven strategic thinker with the ability to balance relationship-building with measurable revenue performance.
• Experience managing reporting team members, and being accountable for performance against key milestones and objectives.

Benefits

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and hires regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and / or expression, pregnancy, Veteran status any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.