Gaming & Tech Category Manager
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Big Phone Store |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Gaming & Tech Category Manager
Wolverhampton
Full time
£25,000 - £35,000 DOE
Think you can spot the next big gaming trend before it happens? As Gaming Category Manager, you’ll own our consoles and accessories category from stock and pricing to promotions, and your decisions will directly shape our success.
At The Big Phone Store, we’re 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 shopping experiences for our customers and you could be a key part of it.
The Role
As our 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!
Wolverhampton
Full time
£25,000 - £35,000 DOE
Think you can spot the next big gaming trend before it happens? As Gaming Category Manager, you’ll own our consoles and accessories category from stock and pricing to promotions, and your decisions will directly shape our success.
At The Big Phone Store, we’re 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 shopping experiences for our customers and you could be a key part of it.
The Role
As our 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!