Analyst, Business Development

About Ovative Group

Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. We partner with brands to build smarter media and measurement programs that drive profitable growth, utilizing our proprietary intelligence platform, EMRge, and the Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR) metric.

About The Role

The Business Development Analyst is an early-career role on Ovative’s Market Development team, focused on growing Ovative. This role supports Business Development deal leads throughout the entire deal lifecycle, from opportunity research to proposal development, presentations, and follow-up. You will own defined workstreams with guidance and alignment from a deal lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Support deal leads by completing assigned workstreams, anticipating next steps, and maintaining momentum in partnership with the lead.
• Utilize research and intelligence tools to develop insights about prospective clients and their markets, synthesizing findings into concise takeaways.
• Support RFI and RFP responses by compiling relevant past responses, content, credentials, and proof points.
• Draft and develop response sections and proposal content, tailoring materials to the specific prospect and opportunity.
• Build and refine PowerPoint pitch presentations, transforming research and internal inputs into polished slides and visualizations.
• Coordinate pursuit work by maintaining timelines, organizing inputs, clarifying asks and deadlines, and helping prepare materials and presenters for prospect meetings.
• Maintain CRM and pipeline information accuracy, support pipeline reporting, and capture win/loss learnings to improve deal processes and content.
• Use AI tools to support deal work, improve team processes, and streamline workflows.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Interest in developing PowerPoint, visualization, and visual storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information and present it clearly.
• Critical-thinking and research skills.
• Takes initiative and uses sound judgment, asks questions when context is missing, communicates progress, and seeks input when priorities need alignment.
• Collaborative approach and curiosity about marketing, media, measurement, and business growth.
• Ability to build trust with internal partners, including senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or work experience in business development, sales, marketing, media, advertising, research, or client service.
• Experience creating presentations, proposals, research summaries, or other materials for an internal or external audience.
• Familiarity with a CRM platform such as HubSpot or a business intelligence tool such as Tableau (These tools can be learned in the role).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $60,000 - $66,000 annualized.
• Annual Bonus: Opportunity of 10% of base salary.
• Tangible Benefits and Amenities:
• Access to all office spaces (MSP, NYC, CHI).
• Frequent, paid travel to Minneapolis headquarters.
• Generous paid vacation policy.
• 401k match program.
• Top-notch health insurance options.
• Family formation benefits.
• Monthly stipend for mobile phone and data plan.
• Sabbatical program.
• Charitable giving program.
• Shenanigan’s Day.

Working At Ovative Group

Ovative is committed to trust, transparency, and a supportive culture. This role offers flexibility, with a hybrid work model from our Minneapolis, Chicago, or New York offices. We foster an inclusive environment where collaboration is encouraged across all levels.