ACQUISITIONS DIRECTOR
WHAT A DIFFERENCE
At Primrose, our mission - to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children - is why we do what we do each day. Primrose provides a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. We believe who children become is as important as what they know.
We believe who YOU are is as important as what you know. We make every effort to ensure everyone feels they belong in our Primrose community. Our commitment to Belongingness means we seek similarities and respect differences in our unique backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As the Acquisitions Director, you will cultivate and maintain industry relationships with stakeholders, principals and brokers. You will provide oversight and input to the acquisition team members throughout the due diligence process from introduction to closing. This is 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 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
WHAT YOU WILL GET
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
401k with company matching up to 3.5% and company provided life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
This is a remote position.