International Men’s Day is the perfect moment to pause, say thanks, and celebrate positive role models.
We’re sharing the men who inspire The Big Phone Store, from our own teams to global figures. And we’re showing why they matter to us, our customers and the planet.
As a leading UK refurbished mobile retailer, we see the impact of good people and good ideas every day.
Read on, then jump into the comments and tell us who inspires you this International Men’s Day.
The Everyday Heroes Powering The Big Phone Store
Our Warehouse Team
The engine room of everything we do. They move mountains daily — receiving, organising, and dispatching stock with care.
Their consistency keeps promises to customers. That reliability inspires us.
Our Technicians
They bring phones back to life. Skilled, patient, and quality-obsessed, granting you longer device life. Every successful repair reduces e-waste. That dedication to circularity is why we’re spotlighting them today.
Stock & Pricing
The quiet masterminds of great value. They balance quality with affordability so buyers get the right phone at the right price. Their craft makes refurbished a no-brainer.
Distribution & Shipping
These teams keep the clockwork ticking. Fast, accurate deliveries build trust, ensuring your orders arrive fast and safe. Their precision and problem-solving spirit set the standard.
Finance
Steady hands on the numbers. They make sure we can invest in people, tools, and sustainability without missing a beat.
Their prudence empowers growth.
Retail
Face-to-face honesty. They listen, explain, and match customers to the perfect device. Their empathy reminds us that tech is ultimately about people.
Security
Guardians of data, devices, and people. They protect customers and colleagues alike. Their vigilance underpins everything we do.
AI, Automation & Developers
The builders of smarter, faster processes. From testing flows to customer tools, their work removes friction and improves quality. They enable a smoother buying experience. They inspire us to keep innovating.
Our C-Suite Team
Leaders who set the tone. They back sustainable choices, champion fair prices, and push for better customer experiences. Their vision keeps us purposeful.
The Leader Behind Our Story
Steve, Our Founder.
We are heavily inspired by Steve’s grit and heart. He took a simple idea: make great tech affordable and sustainable, and turned it into a mission. His belief in giving people and devices a second life is the reason we do what we do.
Industry & Sustainability Figures We’re Celebrating
A symbol of relentless focus and user-first thinking. Jobs inspires us to simplify, to care about the details, and to create experiences that “just work.” In refurbishment, that means devices that feel new to you, even if they aren’t fresh out the box.
Sustainability director at Google, he transforms big sustainability goals into practical, measurable action. He helps make the tech you buy have less environmental cost, a key part of our mission here at The Big Phone Store.
The man who advanced the chemistry behind the high-density, stable lithium-ion batteries. This means longer runtimes and lifespan, crucial to the second-life we give to phones.
Leading the Recycle Your Electricals campaign that encourage the reuse and recycling of tech like mobile phones. He continues to encourage cutting e-waste and recovering valuable materials.
International Men’s Day is a chance to say “thank you” — to the people behind the scenes, the leaders who set the pace, and the innovators who keep pushing. We’re proud of our teams and inspired by figures like Steve Jobs, Adam Elman, Scott Butler and John B. Goodenough. Most of all, we’re inspired by you — the community that believes great tech can also be sustainable.
Tell us who inspires you this International Men’s Day in the comments.
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