8AM Golf · 4 days ago
Membership Director
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years exp8amgolf is developing Bounty Club, a private club aimed at redefining golf and hospitality in the U.S. The Membership Director will be responsible for building and sustaining a world-class membership community, driving new member acquisition, and ensuring a high-touch experience throughout the membership process.
GolfMedia and EntertainmentSports
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end membership process: prospecting, qualification, tours, follow-up cadence, closing, onboarding, and member engagement
Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified prospects (founding and future membership categories), including referrals and strategic introductions
Represent Bounty Club at key moments—site visits, hosted events, private dinners, golf days, and community activations
Create and maintain a clear weekly forecast of pipeline health, conversion, and projected initiation/dues revenue
Design and execute a “white glove” onboarding program—first 90 days and beyond—ensuring members feel known, welcomed, and connected
Serve as a front-line culture carrier: anticipate member needs, solve issues discreetly, and ensure service recovery is fast and thoughtful
Partner with operations/club leadership to translate member feedback into improvements across golf, dining, events, and amenities
Collaborate on events and experiences that reinforce the club’s identity and drive referrals (founder events, guest days, small-format gatherings, etc.)
Work with brand/marketing partners to ensure messaging, collateral, and digital presence support membership objectives
Help shape the club’s “membership narrative”—what makes Bounty singular and why the right members will care
Maintain immaculate records in the CRM (pipeline notes, communications, tour history, next steps, and member/prospect profiles)
Track and report membership KPIs: lead sources, conversion rates, cycle time, attrition risk signals, and referral velocity
Coordinate membership committee/approval workflow (where applicable) with consistency and discretion
Qualification
Required
5+ years in high-end membership sales, private clubs, luxury hospitality, premium real estate, or relationship-driven client development
Proven ability to close high-consideration, high-dollar decisions with patience and precision
High EQ and discretion—comfortable working with high-profile individuals and sensitive situations
Operationally strong: CRM-native, detail-oriented, consistent follow-up, clean reporting
Strong written and verbal communication—able to tell a compelling story without over-selling
Owner mindset: proactive, resourceful, and calm under pressure
Preferred
Experience in top-tier private clubs, resort clubs, or destination hospitality
Existing network in Nashville and/or national private club communities
Experience launching a new club or opening a new hospitality concept
Benefits
Benefits package included.
Company
8AM Golf
8AM Golf is a holding company that provides media, equipment distribution, and club-fitting services for the golf industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
James Ridout
Chief Investment Officer
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