The verdict in three sentences
Being a Kolonell referral partner means earning a commission on every project you bring us, without coding, handling delivery, or support. You sell, Kolonell delivers: you earn 15% on a showcase site (plus 5% recurring on maintenance), 12% on e-commerce, 10% on marketplace, 8% on institutional. It is zero-risk side income for anyone with a network of SMEs, merchants, or executives.
The commission grid by pole
Each pole has its rate, calibrated on ticket size and selling effort.
| Pole | Average ticket | Sale commission | Recurring | Commission on low / high ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 250,000-1,200,000 FCFA | 15% | 5% maintenance | 37,500 - 180,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 1,000,000-6,000,000 FCFA | 12% | 5% | 120,000 - 720,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 2,500,000-20,000,000 FCFA | 10% | — | 250,000 - 2,000,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 5,000,000-60,000,000 FCFA | 8% | — | 400,000 - 4,800,000 FCFA |
The recurring share is the underrated part: on maintenance of 50,000 to 200,000 FCFA/month, 5% earns you 2,500 to 10,000 FCFA every month, for as long as the client stays, from a sale made only once.
How much can you earn?
Let us project three partner profiles (2026 order of magnitude, depending on your network and pace).
| Profile | Monthly activity | Sale commission | Cumulative recurring (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occasional | 1 Growth showcase (500,000) | 75,000 FCFA | ~15,000 FCFA/month by year-end |
| Regular | 3 showcases/month | 200,000-500,000 FCFA | growing every month |
| Ambitious | 1 Growth e-commerce (2,000,000) | 240,000 FCFA | + 5,000 FCFA/month maintenance |
| Big deal | 1 institutional (10,000,000) | 800,000 FCFA | — |
A regular partner placing 3 showcases per month builds, on top of 200,000-500,000 FCFA in sale commissions, a base of recurring income that grows month after month.
How to get started in practice
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- Map your network: merchants, SMEs, professionals, executives around you who have no website or an outdated one.
- Show the personalized demo: Kolonell generates a demo in the prospect's name (URL params) that you show on mobile in 2 minutes.
- Pass the lead: you hand over the qualified contact, Kolonell takes over the quote, production, and support.
- Get paid: commission paid when the client pays, via Wave, Orange Money, or transfer, with a clear statement.
- Track your recurring: every client under maintenance pays you 5% each month, visible in your partner dashboard.
Mini case study
Fatou is an insurance sales rep in Thies who meets many SMEs. She becomes a Kolonell partner without leaving her job. In month one she places 2 Growth showcases (500,000 FCFA each): 2 x 75,000 = 150,000 FCFA in commission. Both clients take maintenance at 60,000 FCFA/month: she earns 5%, or 3,000 FCFA per client, 6,000 FCFA/month of recurring. After 6 months at this pace (12 showcases), she has earned ~900,000 FCFA in sale commissions and built ~36,000 FCFA/month of recurring income, without writing a single line of code or handling a single support ticket.
FAQ
Do I need to code or manage a project? No, absolutely not. Your role ends at bringing a qualified prospect. Kolonell handles the quote, design, development, delivery, and support. You carry no delivery or after-sales risk.
When do I get paid? The commission is paid when the client pays, via Wave, Orange Money, or transfer, with a detailed statement. The 5% recurring (showcase) lands every month for as long as the client stays on maintenance.
Which pole pays the most? Showcases offer the best volume and the highest rate (15% + 5% recurring), ideal to start. Institutional tickets pay big per sale (8% of 10,000,000 = 800,000 FCFA) but are rarer and take longer to close.
How long until my first commission? It depends on your sales cycle. A showcase often closes in a few days to two weeks. Once the prospect is passed and the client signs and pays, the commission follows quickly.
Can I combine this with my current job? Yes, that is exactly the point: it is flexible side income. Many partners are sales reps, freelancers, or entrepreneurs who activate their network without leaving their main activity.
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral partner program and turn your network into recurring income. 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.
