Retail Owner Manager | Seasonal | Earn $2,500 p/w

Calendar Club; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Calendar Club invites you to operate a pop-up store in Strathpine, Queensland, for the 2026 holiday season. You’ll manage stock, sales and customer experience, recruiting and leading a casual team, and handling rosters and wages.

This is a self-employed owner-operator role for about 6–8 weeks in November and December, with strong earning potential and full support from our head office and field team. No prior retail experience is required; training is provided and success depends on energy,

Qualifications

• No retail experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for customers
• Driving sales and managing store performance
• Recruiting, employing, training and leading your own casual team
• Preparing staff rosters and paying your team’s wages
• Keeping the store organised, well stocked and looking fantastic
• Managing stock and daily store operations

Job description

Retail Owner Manager | Seasonal | Earn $2,500 p/w

Love people? Highly organised? Ready to run your own store this Christmas?

Calendar Club is looking for a motivated person to operate our pop-up store in Strathpine during the 2026 holiday season. Other available locations include - Brookside, Caneland, Helensvale, Kawana.

Calendar Club is a trusted seasonal retail brand that has been in continuous business for 32 years. In 2025, our licensees earned an average of $2,500 per week.

No retail experience is necessary. We provide the store, stock, systems, training and ongoing support—you bring the energy, organisation and drive to make it a success.

A seasonal self employment opportunity with serious potential

For approximately 6–8 weeks across November and December, you’ll take charge of your own Calendar Club pop-up store.

You’ll lead a small team, connect with customers and manage the day-to-day operation of a busy Christmas retail business. It’s fast-paced, rewarding and a great way to gain practical business and leadership experience while earning strong seasonal income.

As a self-employed owner-operator, you will be responsible for recruiting, employing, rostering and paying your own casual staff.

What you’ll receive

Typical operator earnings of $2,500 per week

All stock, equipment and operating systems provided

Support from an experienced head office and field team

Australia’s largest and most exciting calendar range

The backing of a trusted brand with 32 years in continuous business

The opportunity to run your own business without a year-round commitment

What you’ll be doing

Creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for customers

Driving sales and managing store performance

Recruiting, employing, training and leading your own casual team

Preparing staff rosters and paying your team’s wages

Keeping the store organised, well stocked and looking fantastic

Managing stock and daily store operations

You could be perfect for this if you

Genuinely enjoy meeting and helping people

Are organised, reliable and comfortable taking responsibility

Bring energy, initiative and a positive attitude

Can confidently recruit and lead a small team

Have a driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Are available for 6–8 weeks across November and December

Retail, customer service or leadership experience is welcome—but it’s not essential. We’re more interested in your attitude, people skills and willingness to learn.

Don’t miss your chance

Store opportunities are limited, and locations will be allocated as suitable operators are confirmed.

This is a short-term self-employment opportunity, not a salaried employment position. Earnings vary according to store performance and operating circumstances.

Calendar Club was established in Melbourne in 1995 with 3 stores. Since then, we have opened over 4,500 pop-up stores and our online store! Every year in November we open 110+ stores Australia and New Zealand wide providing customers with an enhanced multi-channel shopping experience to suit their lifestyle and shopping needs. We are the market leader in pop-up retail with “The largest selection of Calendars in the known universe!” We carefully select the best and most popular calendars from around the globe to distribute to our loyal customers, who come back year after year to select their favourite calendars. We have something for everyone and are a top destination for gifts.

Calendar Club was established in Melbourne in 1995 with 3 stores. Since then, we have opened over 4,500 pop-up stores and our online store! Every year in November we open 110+ stores Australia and New Zealand wide providing customers with an enhanced multi-channel shopping experience to suit their lifestyle and shopping needs. We are the market leader in pop-up retail with “The largest selection of Calendars in the known universe!” We carefully select the best and most popular calendars from around the globe to distribute to our loyal customers, who come back year after year to select their favourite calendars. We have something for everyone and are a top destination for gifts.