Category Manager – Cameras, CCTV & Tech Accessories

The Big Phone Store; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech retail company in Wolverhampton is seeking a Category Manager for Cameras, CCTV & Tech Accessories. You will manage product categories, analyse sales data, and promote new products. The ideal candidate has a passion for consumer tech, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This permanent position offers career progression, a flexible work environment, and several employee benefits including paid holidays and staff discounts.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Staff discounts on refurbished electronics

Pension scheme

Social events

Free onsite parking

Up to 28 days of paid holiday

Birthdays off after two years

Qualifications

• Experience managing retail or e-commerce product categories is preferred.
• Strong understanding of pricing, trends, and product positioning is beneficial.
• Creativity and initiative to identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise product categories including cameras and tech accessories.
• Analyse sales data to identify inventory gaps and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Broad interest in consumer tech and electronics

Data-driven and analytical approach to decision-making

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Job description

Overview

Category Manager – Cameras, CCTV & Tech Accessories – Wolverhampton – Full Time – £25,000 - £35,000 DOE

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.

The Role

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

What You’ll Need

• 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

What We Offer

• 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

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply nonetheless!