The verdict in three sentences
The highest percentage is not the most profitable: showcase pays 15 % but on a small ticket, while institutional at 8 % generates far larger absolute commissions. The right choice depends on your network and your patience: showcase for fast volume, institutional for rare big hits. In every case, the 5 % recurring adds up and builds baseline income.
The rates by pole in 2026
Each pole has its rate, ticket and cycle. Here is the partner commission grid, with the absolute commission on the median ticket.
| Pole | Rate | Median ticket (FCFA) | One-time commission (FCFA) | Sales effort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15 % | 500,000 | 75,000 | Low |
| E-commerce | 12 % | 2,000,000 | 240,000 | Medium |
| Marketplace | 10 % | 7,000,000 | 700,000 | High |
| Institutional | 8 % | 12,000,000 | 960,000 | Very high |
On top of this comes 5 % recurring on maintenance, SEO and hosting signed, whatever the pole. A single well-managed marketplace contract can pay more than a dozen showcases.
Absolute commission vs effort: the real trade-off
The commission-per-week-of-effort ratio clarifies the choice. We divide the one-time commission by the average sales cycle.
| Pole | One-time commission (FCFA) | Average cycle | Order of magnitude per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 75,000 | 2 weeks | ~37,500 |
| E-commerce | 240,000 | 5 weeks | ~48,000 |
| Marketplace | 700,000 | 14 weeks | ~50,000 |
| Institutional | 960,000 | 24 weeks | ~40,000 |
Reduced to a weekly basis, profitability is surprisingly close across poles: so the choice comes down mainly to the type of contacts you have. A network of CEOs and CIOs points to institutional; a network of merchants to showcase and e-commerce.
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How to join the program
Becoming a Kolonell partner is free and non-exclusive. You introduce a prospect, we handle the sale and delivery, and you earn your commission on collection plus the 5 % recurring as long as the client stays under contract. No imposed quota, no cap: you can bring a showcase this month and an institutional project next year, each introduction paid per the grid above.
Mini case study
Ibrahima has a mixed network in Dakar. Over a year he brings 6 showcases (6 x 75,000 = 450,000 FCFA), 2 e-commerce (2 x 240,000 = 480,000 FCFA) and, thanks to one contact, 1 institutional project (960,000 FCFA). Total one-time commissions: 1,890,000 FCFA. Adding the 5 % recurring on signed maintenance contracts, he builds an estimated base of ~40,000 FCFA/month that grows with each loyal new client.
FAQ
Why is institutional only 8 %? Because tickets are huge: 8 % of 12,000,000 FCFA = 960,000 FCFA, far more than 15 % of a showcase. The rate drops, the absolute commission explodes.
Does the 5 % recurring apply to all poles? Yes, on any recurring contract signed (maintenance, SEO, hosting), whatever the pole of the initial sale.
Can I combine several poles? Absolutely. Many partners mix showcases for fast cash flow with a big institutional deal as portfolio backbone.
Is there a commission cap? No. The program is uncapped and non-exclusive; you are paid on everything you bring that gets collected.
Let's talk about your project. Pick your pole, activate your network and earn up to 15 % plus 5 % recurring. 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.
