Gaming & Tech Category Manager

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

Job summary

A retail electronics company based in Wolverhampton is looking for a Gaming & Tech Category Manager to lead the growth of their consoles and gaming tech range. The role involves managing stock, analyzing market data, and making data-driven decisions to ensure customer satisfaction. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression in a recession-proof sector.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Up to 28 days of paid holiday

Birthdays off after two years

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of consoles and accessories.
• Creative thinker with the ability to spot trends early.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels to ensure supply meets demand.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to spot opportunities.
• Forecast demand and plan seasonal promotions.
• Monitor and adjust pricing to maximise profitability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Passionate gamer

Experience managing gaming or electronics categories

Data-driven mindset

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solver

Job description

Overview

Gaming & Tech Category Manager – Wolverhampton – Full time – £25,000 - £35,000 DOE

Role

As Gaming Category Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the growth of our consoles and gaming tech range. You’ll manage stock, analyse trends, and make data-driven decisions that keep us competitive while ensuring our customers always find the products they want. This is a role where your passion for gaming meets your commercial acumen.

What You’ll Do

• Manage stock levels to ensure supply meets demand without overstocking
• Analyse sales data and market trends to spot opportunities and gaps
• Forecast demand and plan seasonal promotions around major releases
• Monitor and adjust pricing to stay competitive and maximise profitability
• Place and manage orders in line with sales trends and performance
• Track customer behaviour and competitor activity to refine strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate listings and smooth operations

Why You?

• Passionate gamer with strong knowledge of consoles and accessories
• Experience managing gaming or electronics categories (preferred)
• Data-driven mindset with a commercial approach to decision-making
• Creative thinker with the ability to spot trends early
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive problem-solver 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!