Hybrid VP, Business Development – Travel Division of Wesley LLC bei Wesley LLC

Job Title: VP, Business Development – Travel Division of Wesley LLC 
Location: Franklin, TN HQ | In Office
Reports To: President

We’re a fast-growing Inc. 500 company launching an exclusive travel booking division, leveraging our large existing client base while expanding into new markets. We’re seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead our go-to-market strategy, establish high-value partnerships, and drive early-stage revenue. This is a rare opportunity to build a business from the ground up within a high-growth, fully funded organization.

As the senior leader in this division, you will play a critical role in launching, growing, and shaping the identity of this premium travel product. This role combines strategic leadership, sales execution, and brand development. Ideal for a sales oriented leader who thrives in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute the go-to-market plan for a new high-end travel membership product.
  
  

• Build and lead a high-performing business development team to drive sales.
  
  

• Develop and close strategic partnerships that enhance the member experience and brand visibility.
  
  

• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations to refine the offering based on market feedback.
  
  

• Represent the brand in early sales efforts, customer discovery calls, and pitch presentations.
  
  

• Establish sales targets and performance metrics, and implement tracking/reporting systems.
  
  

• Build infrastructure to scale, including processes, tools, and hiring plans.
  
  

• Act as a thought partner to company leadership in shaping overall division strategy.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in business development, sales leadership, or startup/entrepreneurial ventures.

• Proven track record of building or scaling a business, department, or product from the ground up.
  
  

• Strong outbound sales skills, with the ability to engage customers via phone and digital platforms.
  
  

• Comfortable using and walking clients through web-based tools and digital platforms.
  
  

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
  
  

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented with the ability to work independently.
  
  

• Experience with CRM platforms and data tracking.
  
  

• Familiarity with building subscription, membership, or recurring revenue models.
  
  

• Experience building brand communities or leading a client-facing experience business.
  
  

• Success working in fast-moving startup environments.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of launching a new division within a well-capitalized and recognized Inc. 500 company.
  
  

• Shape the direction of an emerging brand.
  
  

• Work closely with visionary leadership in a creative, ambitious, and supportive environment.
  
  

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.