Private Events Manager

Job overview

The Private Events Manager role is onsite at Blake’s Orchard’s Armada, MI campus. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive base salary and performance-based incentive. Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill hosts events at its farm property, which includes venues, orchards, tasting rooms, and restaurants. The manager owns private event sales and delivery, from inquiry and contract through event execution. The role develops wedding, social, and corporate business; coordinates event plans and staff; oversees event-day operations; and works across departments to support guest experience and revenue goals.

What you'll do

• Manage the sales cycle for weddings and social events
• pursue corporate event business
• develop proposals and packages
• track pipeline and bookings
• coordinate event timelines, floor plans, and setup
• oversee event-day execution
• schedule and lead event staff
• maintain event workflows and procedures
• coordinate with internal departments and vendors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

private events manager

event sales

wedding sales

corporate events

event planning

armada mi

blake’s orchard & cider mill

onsite

nights and weekends

seasonal schedule

performance-based incentive

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with match, health, dental and vision benefits, paid time off, and an optional fall incentive program offering additional paid time off and a cash bonus for participants.

Why this role

Nights, weekends, and holidays are required according to the event schedule. Weekend work is core during the June-through-holiday busy season; the workweek remains five days, with days shifting to cover events.

About the employer

Blake's Orchard Full-Time is hiring for this role. Industry: Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Sector: 56.