Development Strategy Analyst

Development Strategy Analyst 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. What You Will Do As the Development Strategy Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting Primrose’s growth strategy by working at the intersection of data, real estate, and market analysis. You will gather and synthesize demographic, psychographic, and financial data to identify and evaluate expansion opportunities across the country, while developing financial models that inform site, conversion, and acquisition decisions. Financial Modeling & Analysis Build, update, and run proformas for new school development, including lease and fee‑simple structures, modeling development costs, unit economics, ROI, and payback period Support conversion and acquisition analysis by developing proformas incorporating cost‑to‑convert assumptions, ramp scenarios, and deal structure comparisons Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate deal structures and assess site viability through financial modeling and scenario analysis Develop sensitivity analyses to test key assumptions across cost structures, enrollment ramp, and deal terms Market Intelligence & GIS Mapping Leverage GIS and market intelligence platforms to conduct whitespace analysis and identify underserved markets and priority growth areas Analyze demographic and psychographic data, including population trends, household income, child density, and competitive supply, to inform site selection Create and maintain site territory and designated area maps, ensuring alignment with franchise agreements and approved changes Monitor emerging market indicators (e.g., housing growth, population shifts) to surface new opportunities Site Evaluation & Cross‑Functional Support Prepare site approval packages and supporting analysis for internal review and decision‑making Partner with Real Estate, Franchise Sales, and Finance to support site evaluation, underwriting, and approval processes Maintain accurate project and pipeline data within systems such as FranConnect Provide data insights, reporting, and ad‑hoc analysis to internal stakeholders and franchise partners Data Integrity & Systems Maintain accuracy and integrity of site and market data across platforms, including SiteIntel and internal data templates Support ongoing refinement of forecasting and pipeline models to reflect updated contracts and growth goals Troubleshoot data or system issues and support users in accessing and interpreting data Who We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field 2–4 years of experience in real estate analytics, financial modeling, market research, or a related role Strong financial modeling skills, including experience building and interpreting proformas across multiple deal types Experience working with demographic and market data; exposure to GIS or trade area analytics platforms (e.g., Kalibrate, Buxton, Tango) preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills a plus Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for a range of stakeholders Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Effective communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite a plus 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 eligible for health, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company matching up to 3.5% and company‑provided life insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible work from home options available. Primrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Primrose Schools