From BGN 2,060 starting salary to over BGN 3,000 remuneration in “Fantastico” supermarkets

by times news cr

2024-08-18 03:27:58

Everyone in the team of the Bulgarian family retail chain also receives a wide package of additional benefits

FANTASTICO GROUP opens 250 new jobs in Sofia. The company offers starting gross remuneration for employees in its supermarkets from BGN 2,060 to BGN 2,577, food vouchers up to BGN 200 and motivational bonuses for achieved results. Salaries in the chain grow with each year of experience, and from the second year they reach levels from BGN 2,380 to BGN 3,157 gross, depending on the position and responsibilities held.

“We are about to open two new supermarkets

in the metropolitan districts “Levski G” and “Orlandovtsi”. We have already started building the teams, as our approach always involves training in the operational outlets. So our new colleagues will be completely calm and confident when the new supermarkets open their doors. Our aspiration is for people to feel satisfied, and that is why from September the remunerations will exceed the average gross salary for the “Trade” sector in the country for the second quarter of the year, says Antoaneta Metodieva, Director of “Team, Training and Development”*.

For people traveling to Sofia from nearby settlements, the company provides transport. For those from more distant regions of the country, free accommodation in a dormitory is also provided. “I think this is a very good opportunity for a fresh start for people who are looking for professional development in modern commerce. This is one of the most dynamic and rapidly developing sectors, and there are many opportunities for growth, commented Antoaneta Metodieva.

Everyone in the team of the Bulgarian family retail chain also receives a wide package of benefits – additional health insurance after the sixth month, additional free examinations and tests for the most common diseases with an additional day off for a visit to the doctor’s office; one day of personal holiday leave; card for discounts when shopping at the chain’s sites; sports tickets at preferential prices; special gifts for the birth of a child and for retirement; bonuses and additional vacation days for long-serving employees for every 5 years of service.

“We are happy that the company is recognized as a good and responsible employer by dozens of colleagues who have more than 20 years of experience, but also by many young people. All students in our team get the opportunity for flexible working hours, tailored to their commitments at the university and additional financial support of BGN 600 for each semester.

Over 100 students and currently working

in supermarkets and have the opportunity to build their first professional skills, receiving a salary, additional benefits and participating in all events for the team, says the director of “Team, training and development.

Thematic team building, spring ball, Christmas party, hiking trips, football, yoga, dancing, go-karting and paintball – these are some of the events in which everyone in the company can get involved. The team participates in a number of sporting events and volunteer initiatives.

“We share the professional challenges, but we also have fun together. We strive to create a community where everyone feels valued, has the opportunity to learn and develop, find friends and support, adds Antoaneta Metodieva.

*According to data published this week by the National Statistical Institute, the average gross remuneration for the country in the “Trade” sector for the second quarter of 2024 is BGN 2,010.

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