What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Analyst position at EVERGREEN?
Overview
Evergreen Enterprises is a leading manufacturer of home and garden décor, offering one of the largest assortments of expressive, licensed, and seasonal products in the market.
We are seeking an entry-level Business Development Analyst to support data analysis, reporting, and operational insights across Evergreen’s wholesale, retail, and licensed businesses. This role is ideal for a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual who is eager to grow, learn, and contribute to a growth-oriented and insight-driven culture.
You will work closely with senior analysts and business leaders to translate raw data into clear insights, support strategic initiatives, and help drive informed decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Data & Reporting Support
- Assist in collecting, validating, and organizing data from multiple internal systems and external sources, supporting an insight-driven approach to decision-making.
- Build, maintain, and refresh standard reports and dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and SQL.
- Perform routine data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting outputs.
- Document report logic, assumptions, and data sources for transparency and knowledge sharing.
Business & Financial Analysis
- Support financial and operational analysis, including trend analysis, variance analysis, and simple forecasting.
- Assist with reconciliations between operational data, financial reports, and source systems.
- Compile datasets and summarize insights for executive presentations and internal reviews, helping leaders act decisively and effectively.
Operational & Strategic Support
- Conduct research and data analysis related to new business opportunities, product initiatives, and performance reviews, contributing to a creatively led and forward-thinking organization.
- Support due diligence efforts by gathering data, preparing structured summaries, and assisting senior analysts.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Sales, Operations, IT) to support teamwork and collaboration across the business.
Tools & Process Improvement
- Learn Evergreen’s data systems, reporting models, and business processes with a growth-oriented mindset.
- Assist with improvements to reports, workflows, and data pipelines to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Help business users understand how to access and interpret reporting tools and dashboards.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, finance, information systems, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in an analytical or data-focused role (internships, academic projects, or co-ops accepted).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data cleaning).
- Foundational knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
- Basic understanding of financial concepts (revenue, margins, costs, income statements).
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large datasets.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and share insights.
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Exposure to Power BI or other BI/reporting tools.
- Introductory experience with Python, Power Query, or data transformation tools.
- Experience working with ERP, CRM, or financial systems.
- Curiosity about automation, reporting efficiency, and scalable analytics, reflecting a continuous improvement mindset.
Our Values in Action
At Evergreen, we look for individuals who embody our core values:
- Growth Oriented – Eager to learn, develop, and continuously improve
- Insight Driven – Uses data to inform decisions and uncover opportunities
- Creatively Led – Thinks beyond the obvious to solve problems in new ways
- Decisively Swift – Acts with purpose and accountability
- Persistently Eager – Brings energy, curiosity, and a positive attitude to challenges