After several years of growth in Portugal, Mercado prepares to take a decisive step in its expansion. The Spanish distribution chain has already confirmed the opening of two stores in the capital, Lisbon, in November 2025, located in Alta de Lisboa and Quinta do Lambert.
The bet in the city comes after six years of activity in Portugal, when the brand consolidated, according to the business magazine specializing in human resources human resources Portugal, a group of faithful clients in various regions. For these two new surfaces, the recruitment process has already begun, yet filling functions as a supermarket operator and maintenance assistant.
Highlighted working conditions
The company stresses that the conditions offered are attractive. For full -time workers, with a weekly time of 40 hours, the initial annual remuneration is 14,963.90 euros. The base value adds daily feed subsidy and additional compensations for Sundays, holidays and night work.
Another benefit is the “annual prize” dependent on the fulfillment of individual and collective objectives. According to the company, cited by the same source, it is equivalent to an extra salary after the first full year and two extra salaries from the four years of seniority.
Contract and Salary Progression
Mercado stresses that all contracts are effective from the first day, removing the existence of precarious bonds. Vocational training is ensured and funded by the company, and prior experience is not required for most functions.
As for salary evolution, the chain ensures that in four years it is possible to reach 20,465 euros annual without the need to change positions. In a statement, the company also highlights that employees with more years of home gain salaries 68% above the national minimum, according to.
Expansion at national level
The entry into Lisbon is part of the Mercado Expansion Plan in Portugal to 2025, which provides to reach 70 stores by the end of the year.
In addition to the capital, inaugurations are also confirmed in Loures (Santa Iria de Azóia and Frielas), Penafiel (million), Fafe, Leiria (Vale Sepal), Matosinhos (São Gens), Palmela and Porto (Amial).
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