Consultant

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.

It informs our what, how and who. Our belief that who children become is as important as what they know comes to life through our exclusive, research-informed approach to teaching and learning.

We deliver more than a curriculum; we provide a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.

We believe who you are is as important as what you know While experience and knowledge are an important part of the success equation, who you are matters just as much.

We seek to build teams of individuals who are curious, creative, confident and compassionate.

Primrose On-Premise is the newest business model for Primrose Schools Franchising Company and the School Marketing Consultant will play a pivotal role as establish ourselves in the marketplace.

As with any new role, there will be a high level of ambiguity as we learn the business and establish our footprint.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The School Business Consultant (SBC) is responsible for advising and supporting Franchise Owners using a consultative approach in order to reach and exceed strategic goals and objectives and grow their business.

The SBC establishes strong and successful business relationships with Franchise Owners to ensure the delivery of premier early education, trusted care, and service excellence.

The successful SBC will display the ability to influence without authority and drive business results through strong business relationships, both with internal and external partners.

• Supports Franchise Owners in developing and maintaining a business plan for continuous improvement, execution of premier brand standards and achievement of strategic occupancy goals.
• Implements the Service Excellence Assurance process to validate and promote consistent brand standards and successful action item completion.
• Verifies the execution of Balanced Learning and develops continual improvement plans with Franchise Owners in collaboration with the School Excellence Education Team.
• Builds strong internal partnerships to ensure cross departmental collaboration in order to drive business results.
• Partners with the Field Marketing Team to coach and support Franchise Owners regarding the successful implementation of school marketing plans and national, local, and integrated marketing initiatives to increase enrollment.
• Analyzes operational results and trends and proactively identifies schools / markets where additional support and / or strategies are required to achieve desired results.
• Facilitates Franchise Owner networking opportunities to address current strategic goals and objectives.
• Maintains first line of communication with Franchise Owners to ensure successful implementation of health and safety practices and other operational policies and procedures.
• Develops strong working relationships with vendors, state licensing agencies, and community contacts to help Franchise Owners achieve compliance with all federal, state, and local laws as well as Primrose Schools standards, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all reportable incidents; consulting with the Executive Director of Regional Support when necessary.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate will possess a mix of the following skills and competencies :

• 5 years' experience in multi-unit management
• Experience with multi-unit management, franchising, early childcare, etc.
• Firm understanding of State and National Accreditation and State Childcare Licensing rules and regulations preferred
• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, or related field preferred
• Ability to tackle projects with a high degree of autonomy
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Ability to influence without authority
• Ability to manage time and multiple competing priorities while maintaining service excellence
• Proficiency in the following technologies :
• Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Power Point, Word, and Excel
• Ability to navigate conflict and difficult conversations

WHAT YOU'LL GET

We offer competitive pay and the opportunity for EVERYONE to earn commission and / or bonuses based on company and personal performance.

We demonstrate our commitment to children and families with reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition at any of our Primrose schools and a flexible work environment.

Flexible work from home options available.

While experience and knowledge are an important part of the success equation, who you are matters just as much. We seek to build teams of individuals who are curious, creative, confident and compassionate.

Primrose is 100% franchised, meaning every school is independently owned and operated by Franchise Owners most often residing in the communities their schools serve.

Our school support center, or "Corporate Office", is based in Atlanta, GA and we're dedicated to providing service excellence by supporting over 400 schools across 29 states to provide children with the best and most trusted early education and care.

Our support center, located within minutes of the Battery and Suntrust Park, is home to over 130 team members that work in Marketing, Operations, IT, Real Estate, Franchise Development, Finance, Accounting, and Human Resources.

Last updated : 2024-02-28