Primrose Schools · 2 months ago
Acquisitions Director
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expPrimrose Schools is dedicated to providing a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. As the Acquisitions Director, you will cultivate industry relationships, oversee the acquisition team during the due diligence process, and lead negotiation strategies to promote brand growth.
Child CareEducation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to travel 50% of the time including onsite tours and meetings with seller
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Primrose Schools
Primrose Schools® is a national franchise company that provides high-quality early education and care to children and families across America.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lawrence O'Connor
Owner
Nick Koros
Chief Development Officer
Recent News
2025-09-22
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