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Director of Retail at a Dallas premier club
Bent Tree Country Club, a premier 54-year-old private member-owned equity club in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an exceptional professional to serve as its first Director of Retail.
This is a rare opportunity to lead and elevate the Club’s retail program across the golf shop, racquets shop, and fitness retail areas, serving approximately 800 members. The successful candidate will work alongside a seasoned merchandiser and club leadership team to create a cohesive, high-level retail experience that reflects the standards of one of Dallas’ most respected private clubs.
As Bent Tree prepares for the reopening of its new $32.5 million Beau Welling Design golf course in late October 2026, this position will play an important role in shaping the future of retail at the Club.
Position Summary
The Director of Retail will provide leadership for all retail buying, merchandising, inventory management, vendor relations, sales performance, and presentation standards across the Club’s retail operations. This individual will be responsible for creating an elevated and service-driven retail experience that aligns with member expectations and the Club’s brand.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all retail operations for golf, racquets, aquatics and fitness
Manage buying, inventory, pricing, receiving, and vendor relationships
Develop compelling merchandise assortments for men, women, juniors, gifts, and club logo items
Maintain strong visual merchandising and presentation standards
Partner with department leaders to align retail with club events, programming, and seasonal needs
Analyze sales and inventory performance to drive results
Help prepare the retail operation for the reopening of the new golf course in October 2026
Lead and develop retail staff with a strong focus on service and execution
Qualifications
Proven experience in golf, private club, resort, or luxury retail
Strong background in merchandising, buying, and inventory management
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Service-driven with a polished and professional presence
Experience in a private club environment preferred
Knowledge of premium golf and active lifestyle brands highly desirable
Compensation
Bent Tree Country Club offers a competitive Dallas/Fort Worth compensation package of salary, bonus and commissions that will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits program.
About Bent Tree Country Club
Bent Tree Country Club is one of Dallas’ premier private member-owned equity clubs, known for its tradition, stability, and commitment to excellence in golf, racquets, fitness, aquatics, dining, and family programming. With the upcoming reopening of its new Beau Welling Design golf course, this is an exciting opportunity to join a club with a strong heritage and bright future.
To Apply Now
Qualified candidates are encouraged and welcomed to submit a resume and cover letter for serious consideration to our Director of Golf, Troy Spencer at Troy@BentTreeCC.org
To apply for this job email your details to Troy@benttreecc.org