The verdict in three sentences
As a Kolonell referral partner, you earn 15% on every showcase-website sale plus 5% recurring on the monthly maintenance, without writing a single line of code. The grid steps down to 12% for e-commerce, 10% for marketplace and 8% for institutional, but those carry far larger tickets. You introduce the prospect, Kolonell closes, builds and delivers — you get paid, by mobile money, every month.
The commission grid, pole by pole
Each pole has its own rate, calibrated on average ticket and sales cycle. Showcase sites pay the highest percentage because the cycle is short; institutional pays less in percentage but far more in absolute value.
| Pole | Sale commission | Recurring | Typical 2026 ticket | Your gain at sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15% | 5%/mo | 250,000 – 1,200,000 FCFA | 37,500 – 180,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 12% | 5%/mo | 1,000,000 – 4,000,000 FCFA | 120,000 – 480,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 10% | 5%/mo | 2,500,000 – 12,000,000 FCFA | 250,000 – 1,200,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 8% | — | 5,000,000 – 25,000,000 FCFA | 400,000 – 2,000,000 FCFA |
The 5% recurring applies to maintenance contracts (50,000 – 200,000 FCFA/month depending on the pole) for as long as the client stays active. That is the lever that turns one-off sales into base income.
Three concrete worked examples
Nothing beats real numbers. Here is what three typical sales pay, sale commission plus the first year of recurring included.
| Sale | Client price | Sale commission | Maintenance/mo | Recurring/mo | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium showcase | 1,200,000 FCFA | 180,000 FCFA | 100,000 FCFA | 5,000 FCFA | 240,000 FCFA |
| Growth e-commerce | 2,000,000 FCFA | 240,000 FCFA | 120,000 FCFA | 6,000 FCFA | 312,000 FCFA |
| Starter marketplace | 3,000,000 FCFA | 300,000 FCFA | 150,000 FCFA | 7,500 FCFA | 390,000 FCFA |
A Premium showcase site at 1,200,000 FCFA pays you 180,000 FCFA immediately, then 5,000 FCFA/month recurring. A Growth e-commerce at 2,000,000 FCFA earns you 240,000 FCFA. These amounts land on your Wave or Orange Money.
How it works, step by step
The process is deliberately simple so you focus on the introduction.
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- Free registration — you receive a tracking link and a partner ID.
- You introduce a prospect — via WhatsApp, a form or a personalized demo.
- Kolonell qualifies and closes — quote, contract, Wave/Orange Money deposit.
- Build and delivery — you have no technical involvement.
- Commission payment — as soon as the deposit clears for the sale share, then monthly for the recurring.
Lead tracking is transparent: every prospect you bring is timestamped and tied to your ID, avoiding any dispute over who owns the sale.
Mini case study
Fatou, an accountant in Dakar, knows many SMEs through her firm. In 2026 she refers Kolonell to four of her clients in one quarter: two Growth showcase sites (500,000 FCFA), one Premium showcase (1,200,000 FCFA) and one Starter e-commerce (1,000,000 FCFA).
Her sale commissions: (2 × 500,000 × 15%) + (1,200,000 × 15%) + (1,000,000 × 12%) = 150,000 + 180,000 + 120,000 = 450,000 FCFA in the quarter. On top comes the recurring: the four clients take an average maintenance of 80,000 FCFA/month, i.e. 4 × 80,000 × 5% = 16,000 FCFA/month stacking for as long as they stay. Fatou built nothing: she introduced people she already knew.
FAQ
How much can I earn on a single sale? Between 37,500 FCFA (Starter showcase at 250,000 FCFA) and 2,000,000 FCFA (institutional at 25,000,000 FCFA). A standard Premium showcase earns 180,000 FCFA.
Is the recurring really paid every month? Yes. As long as the client keeps their maintenance contract, you earn 5% of the monthly fee, every month, with no extra effort.
Do I need technical skills? None. Kolonell handles 100% of development, design and delivery. Your role stops at the qualified introduction.
How am I paid? By mobile money (Wave or Orange Money), monthly, with a detailed statement of each sale and recurring commission.
Is there an earnings cap? No. The more converted prospects you bring, the more sales and recurring you stack — several partners exceed 300,000 FCFA/month at steady state.
Let's talk about your project. Become a Kolonell referral partner and earn 15% + 5% recurring on every sale you bring. 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.
