ACQUISITIONS DIRECTOR
At Primrose, our mission is to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children and we provide a life‐changing early learning experience. We believe who children become is as important as what they know.
What You Will Do
As the Acquisitions Director, you will cultivate and maintain industry relationships with stakeholders, principals and brokers, provide oversight and input to the acquisition team members throughout the due diligence process from introduction to closing, and operate in a full‑time hybrid role.
- Develop extraordinary knowledge of assigned markets within the defined region
- Perform overview of potential acquisition opportunity to present to Vice President, School Development and Primrose Leadership Team
- Work closely with School Excellence and Campus Design teams to prepare investment summary to present to VP / Leadership Team
- Contribute strategy and investment reviews for business opportunities
- Plan, implement, and lead negotiation strategies with stakeholders
- Remain active with industry groups and events
- Build rapport and relationships with existing franchisees, internal and external partners and acquisitions prospects to promote brand growth
- Identify and source acquisition opportunities through the brokerage community
- Research and identify off‑market opportunities by establishing relationships with school owners through regular market visits
- Negotiation of LOIs and Purchase Sale Agreements
- Seller’s primary point of contact, ensuring key dates and deliverables are met
- Maintain detailed notes and communication in HubSpot (CRM) for brokers and owners
- Maintain Deal Pipeline and Database
- Ability to travel 50% of the time including onsite tours and meetings with seller
Who We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s Degree preferred7+ years of sales / mergers and acquisitions experienceExperience with multi‑unit management, franchising and / or early childcareStrong customer service, organizational and conflict resolution skillsStrong understanding of mergers and acquisitionsDemonstrated sales acumen and analytical abilityDemonstrated ability to multitaskAbility to build trusted relationships with internal and external partnersAbility to work entrepreneurially, yet collaboratively, and to approach investment opportunities from owners’ perspectivesVerbal and written communication skillsWhat You Will Get
Commission or bonuses based on personal and company performance50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and / or one grandchild at any Primrose SchoolFull‑time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance401k with company matching up to 3.5% and company provided life insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramThis is a remote position.
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