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Senior Director, Membership Development

SOPHAM PARTNERS LTD

Job Type

Full-time

Work Type

On-Site

Location

Dubai, UAE

Experience

5 - 10 years

Are you an inspiring leader with a proven track record in sales, coaching, and relationship management? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Director, Membership Development to play a pivotal role in driving growth and sustaining high-performing member-based communities across global markets.

In this hybrid role, you will work both strategically and hands-on—guiding new group leaders in launching successful membership communities and supporting existing leaders in strengthening and growing their established groups. You’ll act as a coach, sales strategist, and trusted partner in achieving ambitious growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Support for New Group Launches

  • Coach and guide leaders through launching new membership groups, ensuring strong member acquisition within the first five months.
  • Lead and support formation events to engage and convert high-potential prospects.
  • Deliver weekly coaching sessions focused on outreach strategies, conversion techniques, and group-building frameworks.

Ongoing Membership Development

  • Collaborate with existing group leaders to identify, source, and convert qualified ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) into engaged members.
  • Manage pipelines using CRM tools to track progress, forecast results, and drive performance.
  • Support leaders in developing tailored sales strategies and addressing unique group dynamics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

  • Align closely with senior leadership to ensure efforts reflect broader strategic goals.
  • Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and deliver regular performance updates and insights.
  • Work with marketing and other departments to synchronize lead generation and outreach efforts.

Key Competencies:

  • Exceptional coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution and follow-through.
  • Ability to thrive in diverse international markets and understand cultural nuances.
  • Self-starter with a collaborative and performance-driven mindset.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 10+ years of professional experience, ideally in sales, business development, or relationship management with UHNWIs.
  • Strong experience with pipeline development and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

If you’re passionate about empowering others, driving elite-level member engagement, and building thriving professional communities, we invite you to apply for this impactful leadership role.