
Development Strategy Analyst
Primrose Schools
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alabama • Alaska • United States
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About the role
- Play a key role in supporting Primrose’s growth strategy by working at the intersection of data, real estate, and market analysis
- Gather and synthesize demographic, psychographic, and financial data to identify and evaluate expansion opportunities across the country
- Develop financial models that inform site, conversion, and acquisition decisions
- Build, update, and maintain proformas across a variety of deal types, including new school development, conversions, and lease or purchase structures
- Support how franchisees evaluate opportunities, prioritize investment decisions, and plan for growth
- 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
- Prepare site approval packages and supporting analysis for internal review and decision-making
- Collaborate 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 to support visibility and tracking
- Provide data insights, reporting, and ad hoc analysis to internal stakeholders and franchise partners
Requirements
- 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
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work from home options
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingproformasdata analysismarket researchdemographic analysispsychographic analysissite selectionwhitespace analysisreal estate analyticsurban planning
Soft Skills
attention to detaildata accuracyeffective communicationcross-functional collaborationsynthesis of complex dataactionable insightsproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilitystakeholder engagement