The verdict in three sentences
Kolonell pays its referral partners up to 15% of the project value sold, plus 5% recurring on the maintenance contracts that follow. The rate varies by pole — the bigger the ticket, the more the rate is calibrated to stay profitable on both sides. You sign a contract online, get paid via Wave within 30 days of the client's payment, and there is no cap on earnings.
The Kolonell 2026 commission grid
The rate depends on the service pole, because the average ticket and the sales effort differ between a 400,000 FCFA showcase site and a 5,000,000 FCFA marketplace. Here is the official grid in force in 2026.
| Pole | Average ticket 2026 | Sales commission | Recurring maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase & niches | 250,000 – 1,200,000 FCFA | 15% | 5% |
| E-commerce (Wave/OM) | 1,000,000 – 4,000,000 FCFA | 12% | 5% |
| Marketplace | 2,500,000 – 12,000,000 FCFA | 10% | 5% |
| Institutional | 5,000,000 FCFA and up | 8% | 5% |
The showcase pole offers the highest rate (15%) because the sales cycle is short and potential volume is high. Big-ticket poles drop in percentage but rise in absolute value: 8% of a 10,000,000 FCFA institutional project is 800,000 FCFA on a single signature.
What it looks like in real FCFA
A percentage means little until you translate it into francs. Here is the commission generated by a typical deal in each pole, at Kolonell's 2026 catalogue prices.
| Project referred | Client price | Your sales commission | + Recurring (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase Starter | 400,000 FCFA | 60,000 FCFA | ~6,000 FCFA/month |
| Showcase Premium | 1,200,000 FCFA | 180,000 FCFA | ~10,000 FCFA/month |
| E-commerce Growth | 2,000,000 FCFA | 240,000 FCFA | ~7,500 FCFA/month |
| Marketplace Starter | 2,500,000 FCFA | 250,000 FCFA | ~10,000 FCFA/month |
| Institutional Standard | 5,000,000 FCFA | 400,000 FCFA | ~10,000 FCFA/month |
The recurring share (5% of the maintenance contract, itself at 50,000 – 200,000 FCFA/month) turns each sale into a small annuity: as long as the client stays on maintenance, you get paid, without doing anything again.
How it works in practice
You spot a need in your network — a merchant with no website, an SME wanting to sell online. You introduce the contact via WhatsApp, we qualify together, Kolonell takes over the technical and commercial side. As soon as the client pays, the lead attribution is logged under your name in our CRM, and your commission goes out via Wave within 30 days of payment. You handle neither production, nor support, nor financial risk.
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Moussa, a field sales rep in Dakar, brings in 2 showcase sites and 1 e-commerce in the month. Showcase: 2 × 60,000 = 120,000 FCFA. E-commerce Growth: 240,000 FCFA. Sales total: 360,000 FCFA for the month. In parallel, his 3 clients move onto maintenance: about 23,500 FCFA of monthly recurring that now lands every month, as long as they stay. Over six months of steady pace, his recurring alone tops 140,000 FCFA/month cumulatively.
FAQ
What is the highest rate in the Kolonell grid?
15% on showcase projects, plus 5% recurring on maintenance. It is the pole with the shortest sales cycle, so the most accessible to start and stack deals.
When am I paid after referring a client?
Via Wave, within 30 days of Kolonell collecting the client's payment. The trigger is the actual client payment, not just the signature, which protects both parties.
Is there a commission cap?
None. You can refer 1 or 20 projects a month, the commission follows volume 100%. Some partners build a genuine full-time income.
Do I need to front money or pay to join the program?
No. Membership is free, the contract is signed online, and you carry no financial risk: Kolonell invoices and collects, you get your share.
On what amount is the commission calculated?
On the project value excluding recurring (the catalogue price paid by the client), plus 5% of the monthly maintenance contract for the recurring share.
Become a Kolonell referral partner. Clear grid, Wave payout within 30 days, no cap — introduce us to your first contact today. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.