As a School Acquisition Consultant on the Growth & Transformation team, you will guide Franchise Owners through the first phases of an acquired school’s journey to becoming a Primrose school, leading the operational transition to Primrose brand standards and Balanced Learning implementation. You will work cross-functionally to develop transition plans that help ensure operational stability, enrollment growth and brand. This is a full-time, field-based role.

• Build a trusted, consultative relationship with the Franchise Owner from acquisition close, partnering with Sales and Development at handoff to understand each school’s staffing, enrollment, facility condition and risks
• Develop and manage a comprehensive school-specific transition plan in partnership with the franchise owner and internal teams
• Partner with Learning & Development to assess staff readiness and sequence training and coaching, protecting classroom quality and staff stability through conversion
• Collaborate with Marketing on re-brand processes and communication plans for current and future families to establish trust in the Primrose brand and drive new enrollment
• Monitor enrollment, retention, staffing and financial performance against the acquisition proforma, driving clear action plans with the Franchise Owner
• Ensure acquisition milestones, deliverables, and timelines are completed on schedule
• Monitor acquisition progress and proactively address barriers that may delay successful transition
• Document findings, recommendations, and mitigation plans for leadership review
• Escalate unresolved issues that may impact operational continuity, enrollment performance, or Franchise Owner readiness
• Support Franchise Owners in meeting federal, state and local licensing requirements, including change-of-risk ownership processes, and Primrose standards, policies and procedures
• Lead phase-gate and readiness reviews with cross-functional partners; report status, risks and outcomes to Growth & Transformation leadership
• Complete a structured handoff to the Franchise Business Consultant when defined stability and readiness criteria are met

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, business or related field preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in multi-unit management, operations or program management
• Experience with franchising and early childcare; change management or business transition experience preferred
• Working knowledge of State Childcare Licensing rules, accreditation and curriculum implementation preferred
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, timelines and vendors; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to navigate conflict and difficult conversations and influence without authority
• Ability to travel to acquired schools as needed--75-80%

School Acquisitions Consultant