Regional Client Engagement & Events Lead

DDG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DDG is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in Houston to manage client engagement programs across five regions. You will work with Regional Growth Leads to plan events, manage budgets, and ensure every dollar is tied to a client relationship or opportunity.

The role requires strong hosting, organization and vendor Negotiation skills. You will coordinate regional spend, negotiate with venues, and track outcomes to influence strategy and contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, hospitality or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in business development, client relations, event management or account coordination.
• Proven experience managing budgets across several cost centers.
• Strong relationship and hosting skills with executives, public officials and field staff.
• Highly organized with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365; experience with a CRM (Deltek Vantagepoint preferred).
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Engagement strategy with regional growth leaders.
• Build annual engagement plans for each region aligned to targets.
• Recommend engagement types for relationship stages.
• Coordinate global events with stakeholders and budgets.
• Manage budgets by region and code; obtain approvals before bookings.
• Plan and host events end to end, from invites to logistics.
• Track spend and report variance to leadership.
• Log events and follow-ups in the Growth system within five days.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ethics and gift policies.

Skills

Relationship building

Event coordination

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Highly organized

Microsoft 365

Deltek Vantagepoint

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

DDG is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in Houston to manage client engagement programs across five regions. You will work with Regional Growth Leads to plan events, manage budgets, and ensure every dollar is tied to a client relationship or opportunity.

The role requires strong hosting, organization and vendor Negotiation skills. You will coordinate regional spend, negotiate with venues, and track outcomes to influence strategy and contracts.