Category Manager - Cameras, CCTV & Tech Accessories

The Big Phone Store; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics retailer in Wolverhampton is seeking a Category Manager for Cameras and Tech Accessories. In this role, you will optimize product categories, analyze sales data for decision-making, and collaborate with marketing to promote products effectively. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and a passion for consumer tech. This permanent position offers flexible working hours and numerous employee benefits including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Staff discounts on refurbished electronics

Pension scheme

Social events and team-building activities

Free onsite parking

Paid birthdays off

Up to 28 days of paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience managing retail or e-commerce product categories is preferred.
• Broad interest in consumer tech and electronics.
• Commercial mindset with understanding of pricing and trends.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise product categories including cameras and tech accessories.
• Analyse sales data and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing for effective promotion.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Data-driven decision making

Creativity

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Think you can spot the next must-have gadget before it hits the shelves? As Category Manager - Cameras, CCTV & Tech Accessories, your decisions will directly impact product performance, stock strategy, and customer satisfaction., As our Category Manager - Cameras, CCTV & Tech Accessories, you'll lead a diverse range of niche tech products. You'll manage stock, optimise listings, track trends, and introduce new products that excite customers. This hands-on role allows you to take ownership of multiple categories, ensuring each performs at its best while supporting the wider growth of the business. What You'll Do:

• Own and optimise product categories including cameras, CCTV/NVR systems, IT accessories, and emerging tech
• Analyse sales data and identify slow movers, inventory gaps, and growth opportunities
• Work with marketing to promote and cross-sell products effectively
• Manage stock levels efficiently to meet demand without overstocking
• Research, test, and recommend new products to expand the category
• Monitor competitor activity and customer behaviour to inform strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth category operations
  
  Broad interest in consumer tech and electronics
• Experience managing retail or e-commerce product categories (preferred but not essential)
• Commercial mindset with strong understanding of pricing, trends, and product positioning
• Data-driven and analytical approach to decision-making
• Creativity and initiative to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a sense of urgency
  
  Permanent position with opportunities for career progression.
• Industry sector - Recession-proof.
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Staff discounts on refurbished electronics.
• Pension scheme for financial security.
• Social events and team-building activities.
• Free onsite parking.
• An equal opportunities employer fully committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion since 1999.
• Birthdays off (fully paid, without using holiday entitlement, after two years).
• Up to 28 days of paid holiday.
• One extra day of holiday for each year of service from year 2 onward.