The verdict in three sentences
The Kolonell commission program rewards each tier differently: 15 % + 5 % recurring on showcase sites, 12 % on e-commerce, 10 % on marketplace and 8 % on institutional. The percentage falls as the ticket rises, but the absolute commission explodes: 180,000 FCFA on a Premium showcase versus 800,000 FCFA on an institutional. Choosing your tier means trading easy volume against rare big tickets.
The full 2026 grid
Here is the commission per tier, computed on each offer's floor price. These are 2026 order-of-magnitude amounts, indicative of the potential per sale.
| Tier | Level | Price FCFA | Rate | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | Starter | 250,000 | 15 % | 37,500 |
| Showcase | Premium | 1,200,000 | 15 % | 180,000 |
| E-commerce | Starter | 1,000,000 | 12 % | 120,000 |
| E-commerce | Growth | 2,000,000 | 12 % | 240,000 |
| E-commerce | Premium | 4,000,000 | 12 % | 480,000 |
| Marketplace | Growth | 5,000,000 | 10 % | 500,000 |
| Institutional | Standard | 5,000,000 | 8 % | 400,000 |
| Institutional | Premium | 10,000,000 | 8 % | 800,000 |
The showcase tier adds a 5 % recurring on monthly maintenance (50,000 to 200,000 FCFA/month), which the other tiers do not systematically offer. That is the showcase advantage: income that lasts.
Volume needed to live off referrals
How many sales per month to hit an income goal? Here is a simulation for a 500,000 FCFA/month commission target, by tier.
| Tier | Commission/sale | Sales/month for 500k |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase Starter | 37,500 FCFA | ~14 sales |
| Showcase Premium | 180,000 FCFA | ~3 sales |
| E-commerce Growth | 240,000 FCFA | ~2 sales |
| Marketplace Growth | 500,000 FCFA | 1 sale |
| Institutional Premium | 800,000 FCFA | 1 sale / 2 months |
Big tiers demand less volume but a longer sales cycle and a more upmarket network. Showcase sites close fast and often: ideal to start and smooth out income.
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Mini case study
Fatou, a partner in Dakar, mixes tiers over a quarter. She signs 5 Premium showcase sites (5 x 180,000 = 900,000 FCFA), 2 Growth e-commerce (2 x 240,000 = 480,000 FCFA) and 1 Standard institutional (400,000 FCFA). Quarterly commission total: 1,780,000 FCFA, i.e. ~593,000 FCFA/month. Adding the 5 % recurring from her 5 showcase sites on maintenance at 100,000 FCFA/month (5 x 5,000 = 25,000 FCFA/month), she installs a passive base that grows every quarter.
FAQ
Why does the rate drop as the tier rises? Because the absolute commission stays attractive: 8 % of 10,000,000 FCFA is 800,000 FCFA, far more than 15 % of a showcase site. The percentage offsets the ticket size.
Which tier pays fastest? The showcase: a 7-to-15-day cycle, instant demo and accessible price. Institutional pays a lot but stretches over months of negotiation.
Does recurring exist on all tiers? The 5 % recurring is systematic on showcase maintenance and available on e-commerce. Marketplace and institutional pay mainly on the big initial ticket.
Can I combine several tiers? Yes, and it is recommended. Mixing showcase (volume) with e-commerce/institutional (big tickets) stabilises income and smooths the gaps.
How is my commission computed? The Kolonell CRM automatically applies the tier rate to the amount collected, then triggers the Wave or Orange Money payout, usually within 7 to 15 days.
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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.
