Supermarket group Sainsbury is dangling a bonus pot worth up to £100m in front of its 1,100 top managers, promising them rich rewards if sales get back on track.
The plan would enable managers to get 20,000 shares each – currently worth £58,000 – if performance targets are met. If all goes to plan, the shares will be worth even more when the scheme ends in four years.
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The company appears to have stemmed its recent sales decline. Its share of the grocery market was 15.8% in the four weeks to the end of February, unchanged from a year ago, said analyst firm TNS.
Chief executive Justin King, could get a £5m payout if this plan, which is designed to create an ‘ownership culture’ for the new senior management team, works.
