Category Manager – Cameras, NVRs, and Other Tech

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

Job summary

A leading tech company in Wolverhampton is seeking a proactive Category Manager to oversee product lines including cameras and IT accessories. Responsibilities include category growth, inventory analysis, and marketing collaboration. An ideal candidate will have a strong interest in consumer tech, preferably experience in retail, and possess excellent communication skills. Benefits include flexible hours, career progression, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Staff discounts on refurbished electronics

Up to 28 days of paid holiday

Pension scheme

Social events and team-building activities

Free onsite parking

Birthdays off after two years

Qualifications

• Broad interest in consumer tech and electronics.
• Experience managing product categories in retail or ecommerce preferred.
• A commercial mindset with strong grasp of pricing and product trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, grow, and optimise categories like cameras and IT hardware.
• Analyse data and identify slow movers or gaps in inventory.
• Work with marketing to highlight and cross-promote products.

Skills

Interest in consumer tech and electronics

Experience in retail or ecommerce

Data-driven mindset

Excellent communication

Collaborative team player

Job description

Category Manager – Cameras, NVRs, and Other Tech
Wolverhampton
Full Time
£25,000 - £35,000 DOE

We’re The Big Phone Store, one of the UK’s most trusted names in tech recycling, refurbishment, and resale.

With decades of experience in the mobile industry, we’re building the next generation of digital experiences for our customers — and you could be a key part of it.

Love tech beyond phones and consoles? We’re looking for a versatile and proactive Category Manager to lead product lines including digital cameras, CCTV/NVR systems, IT accessories, and emerging tech.
This is a diverse and hands-on role where you can take ownership of niche product lines and help shape their performance and presence on our platform.

What You’ll Do:
• Identify, grow, and optimise categories like cameras, CCTV, and IT hardware
• Analyse data and identify slow movers or gaps in inventory
• Work with marketing to highlight and cross-promote products
• Manage stock efficiently
• Spot and test new products (e.g. smart home, networking, audio)

What You’ll Need:
• Broad interest in consumer tech and electronics
• Experience managing product categories in retail or ecommerce - preferred
• A commercial mindset with a strong grasp of pricing and product trends
• Data-driven mindset
• Creativity and initiative
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• A 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!