Business Development Analyst

EVERGREEN•Richmond, VA

About The Position

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, detail-oriented individual looking to build strong fundamentals in business intelligence, reporting, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with senior analysts and business leaders to help translate raw data into clear insights, maintain reporting assets, and support strategic initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assist in collecting, validating, and organizing data from multiple internal systems and external sources.
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 internal use.
Support basic 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 summary insights for executive presentations and internal reviews.
Conduct research and data analysis related to new business opportunities, product initiatives, and performance reviews.
Support due diligence efforts by gathering data, preparing structured summaries, and assisting senior analysts with analysis.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Sales, Operations, IT) to understand data needs and reporting requirements.
Learn Evergreen’s data systems, reporting models, and business processes.
Assist with incremental improvements to existing reports, workflows, and data pipelines.
Help business users understand how to access and interpret reporting tools and dashboards.