sales &
marketing
manager

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About Thompsons

Belfast's
Longest Running
Nightclub

For over 32 years, Thompsons Garage has remained Belfast's leading nightclub destination - hosting world-class international DJs, curating unforgettable experiences, and setting the standard for nightlife entertainment across seven nights of programming.

From club nights and day parties to comedy shows and private functions, we operate multiple rooms with relentless energy and unwavering quality.

About The Role

the opportunity

We're seeking a driven Sales & Marketing Manager to join our leadership team and spearhead the evolution of how we connect with Belfast's student and young professional demographic.

This isn't a content creation role - it's a strategic position requiring someone who understands how viral culture translates into venue marketing, how trends become campaigns, and how social platforms drive real-world attendance.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

We're here to answer your questions about events, bookings, or anything else. Reach out and let's talk.

Social Strategy
& Viral Content

Lead our TikTok and Snapchat presence, transforming trending formats and memes into immediate, engaging marketing that resonates with our core demographic

BRAND
DEVELOPMENT

Strengthen Thompsons' position as Belfast's premier music venue while developing and promoting our in-house club brands

Campaign
Execution

Translate cultural moments (think 2026-to-2016 trends, audio moments, challenge formats) into rapid-response content strategies

Performance Analysis

Review campaign effectiveness, assess engagement metrics, and refine strategies based on data and insights

Drinks &
Promotions

Review campaign effectiveness, assess engagement metrics, and refine strategies based on data and insights

Influencer
Relations

Identify, engage, and manage relationships with relevant influencers and content creators

Content Production

Prepare high-quality marketing assets and media for our advertising team—ensuring campaigns have the creative firepower needed for paid social, print, and digital advertising.

WEBSITE
MANAGEMENT

Keep our digital presence current by updating event galleries, promotional content, and ensuring clubthompsons.com reflects our brand and upcoming programming accurately.

The Ideal Candidate

who we’re
looking for

You'll bring energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for Belfast's music scene. Your ability to spot what's next before it trends means you're always three steps ahead of the curve.

  • Currently completing or recently graduated from university, deally within the past 2-3 years.

  • Proven experience in events-based marketing—you understand nightlife, live entertainment, and what motivates people to attend.

  • Native fluency in social platforms, internet culture, and trend cycles—you don't just consume content, you understand why it works.

  • Strategic mindset with tactical execution skills—you can develop multi-week campaigns and execute same-day reactive content.

Shape Our Future

why this
role matters

You'll be helping shape the marketing direction of one of the UK's longest-running nightclub venues at a pivotal moment. This is an opportunity to make immediate impact, build genuine career experience, and contribute to a legacy brand that's actively evolving for a new generation.

You'll work directly with ownership, lead strategy for Belfast's most established venue, and own campaigns that directly influence thousands of people every week.

Does This Sound Like You?

APPLY TODAY

We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Submit your details below and we'll be in touch. Applications close Friday 20th February

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