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 maintain trusted relationships, demonstrate accountability, influence without authority, have a service mindset, agility and curiosity.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Director, Lender Relations which is known internally as the Director, Franchise Financing builds and maintains key relationships on behalf of Primrose Schools throughout the lending community, including the Small Business Association and lenders. H/She serves as a conduit to translate complex information related to securing financing to Primrose Franchise Owners and prospects. This individual supports our goal of opening more schools to serve more children through the efficacy of the franchise financing process. The Director, Franchise Financing leads a team and focuses on creating loyalty, value and trust with internal and external stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain Preferred Lender relationships for Franchise Owner financing on behalf of Primrose Schools ensuring adequate lending capacity with the brand is maintained.
Support lending needs for transfers as well as Brand Refresh capital needs
Review and approve Franchise Owner financial capabilities for expansion
Provide oversight to the loan closing process for all Franchise Owner financing, including seeking opportunities for enhancement
Provide financing oversight and serve as a resource to all Franchise Owners as they progress through the lending process
Maintain relationships with the SBA and key members of its administration
Ensure Bank Credit Report is updated and submitted to FranData
Manages vendor relationship with FranData, among others, and ensures service level agreements are met
Ensure Brand’s growth strategies are supported by lending environment; proactively provides feedback and suggestions to better align our strategies and goals to the current lending environment
Works to ensure new growth strategy with High Net Worth investors is accommodated with lending strategies and contacts
Monitor legislation with the potential to impact the SBA lending process to aid Franchise Owners in understanding and traversing inherent complexities
Broadly communicate legislation that could support, or impact, the SBA lending process or existing SBA loans to Primrose Franchise Owners and prospects
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our ideal candidate will possess a mix of the following skills and competencies:
5-10 years of experience in Small Business Association (SBA) lending
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field, MBA is desired
Proven experience managing a team
Proven ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and deadlines, while continuing to deliver service excellence
Proven ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to multiple groups, both up and down/ internal and external
Proven collaborator with the ability to rally multiple resources to accomplish goals
Proven ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Power Point, Word, and Excel
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 50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and/or one grandchild at any Primrose school and a flexible work environment. Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance.
Flexible work from home options available.