Primrose Schools
Acquisitions Director
Primrose Schools is seeking an Acquisitions Director to lead our growth in early education. This is a full‑time, hybrid role with remote options.
What You Will Do
- 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
- Negotiate LOIs and Purchase Sale Agreements
- Serve as 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
- Travel 50% of the time including onsite tours and meetings with seller
Who We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 7+ years of sales/mergers and acquisitions experience
- Experience with multi‑unit management, franchising and/or early childcare
- Strong customer service, organizational and conflict resolution skills
- Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions
- Demonstrated sales acumen and analytical ability
- Demonstrated ability to multitask
- Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external partners
- Ability to work entrepreneurially, yet collaboratively, and to approach investment opportunities from owners’ perspectives
- Verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching up to 3.5%
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Commission or bonuses based on personal and company performance
- 50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and/or one grandchild at any Primrose School
- Full‑time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance
- Company provided life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
This is a remote position.
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