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What is centron’s Channel Partner Programme?
The Channel Partner Programme is aimed at companies that recommend centron and refer new end customers. The contract is then concluded directly between the end customer and centron: centron takes full responsibility for contract administration, invoicing and service delivery. As a Channel Partner, you will receive a monthly credit, the amount of which is based on the net end-customer turnover generated by the customers you have referred. You can use this credit towards your own infrastructure with centron. Cash payments are not permitted.
What the affiliate programme offers you
Monthly over three years
The credit is paid monthly – for each end customer, for 36 months from their first commission-eligible turnover, rather than as a one-off payment upon signing the contract.
Financing our own infrastructure
You can use the credit balance for your own centron infrastructure, thereby reducing your running costs.
Simple matchmaking
You register potential end customers via the partner portal. Centron then takes care of the rest of the process.
No contractual obligations
The contract and billing are handled directly between the end customer and centron. You bear no risk of non-payment or debt recovery.
A tiered system rather than a case-by-case approach
The higher the net end-customer turnover generated, the higher the percentage of your credit balance.
Transparent investigation
Three tiers, reviewed monthly on the basis of the average of the last three calendar months.
Your monthly credit balance following assessment in the affiliate programme
The Channel Partner Programme is based on three tiers. Classification is determined by the monthly turnover generated from referred end customers.
| Level | Monthly net retail turnover generated | Credit balance (percentage of turnover) |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | €1,000.00 – €4,999.00 | 5 % |
| Tier 2 | €5,000.00 – €9,999.00 | 7,5 % |
| Tier 3 | from €10,000.00 | 10 % |
The classification is reviewed on a monthly basis. The average net end-customer turnover for the last three calendar months is used as the basis; if this exceeds or falls below a threshold, the classification is adjusted automatically.
How your credit balance is calculated
The calculation is made as a percentage based on the monthly net end-customer turnover of the assigned end customers. Example: The referred end customers generate a combined monthly net end-customer turnover of €7,000.00. The Channel Partner is therefore in Tier 2 and receives 7.5 per cent of this – i.e. €525.00 in monthly credit. The exact classification procedure and the current tier levels are set out in the Channel Partner Agreement. The credit is calculated at the end of each calendar month and credited to the partner’s account.
- Basis is exclusively the net retail turnover of the allocated retail customers
- The following are not taken into account Taxes, discounts, credits, special terms and individually agreed adjustments
- List price Partners receive the services at the current list price; the purchase price is not reduced
- Contract duration per end customer 36 months from the first commissionable turnover generated by the respective end customer
- No cash payout The credit balance may only be used for centron’s own services
Who is the affiliate programme suitable for?
The Channel Partner Programme is designed for companies that have an existing network, a customer base or relevant business contacts.
| Target audience | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Existing centron customers | Convert recommendations into credit for your own infrastructure |
| Companies with a B2B network | Making the most of existing business contacts |
| IT service provider | To offer additional infrastructure services without having to operate and bill for them yourself |
| IT system integrators | Facilitate clients’ infrastructure needs and benefit in the process |
| Consultancy firm | Get help from the network when choosing a provider and receive credit |
| Agencies and technology partners | Supplementing one’s own service offering without operating one’s own infrastructure |
Only legal entities and registered companies that can provide evidence of commercial activity are eligible to participate. Private individuals are excluded from participation.
How companies become channel partners
The process from initial contact to receiving your monthly commission involves seven steps. Allocation to a tier is determined automatically based on the turnover generated.
- 1. Identify The channel partner identifies a potential end customer
- 2. Register The end customer is nominated and registered via the partner portal
- 3. Initial contact centron makes contact with the end customer
- 4. Conclusion of the contract The end customer enters into the contract directly with centron
- 5. Service and Invoice centron provides the services and invoices the end customer for them
- 6. Credit note The monthly credit is credited to the partner account
- 7. Deployment The credit can be used for your own centron infrastructure
The key terms and conditions of the partner programme
Eligible participants
Companies, legal entities and registered businesses may take part in the Channel Partner Programme. Private individuals are excluded from participation. centron may require proof of commercial activity, such as an extract from the commercial register.
Contract processing by centron
The end customer enters into the contract directly with centron. centron handles all contract administration, invoices the services and provides them directly to the end customer.
Credit for partners
As a channel partner, you will receive a monthly credit. The amount is calculated transparently on the basis of the turnover generated by end customers clearly assigned to you. Cash payments are not permitted.
Registration requirement
Only sales from end customers who have been duly registered via the partner portal are taken into account when calculating credit balances. Registration is a prerequisite for allocation.
How does the centron Channel Partner Programme work?
As a centron Channel Partner, you refer end customers to centron and, in return, receive a monthly credit of 5 to 10 per cent of the net end-customer turnover generated through your referrals. The contract is concluded directly between the end customer and centron: centron takes full responsibility for contract administration, invoicing and operations. The credit is credited to the partner’s account and can be used for their own infrastructure with centron.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who can take part? | Companies, legal entities and registered businesses – not private individuals |
| Who enters into the contract? | The end customer deals directly with centron; the partner acts as an intermediary |
| How much is the balance? | 5 per cent, 7.5 per cent or 10 per cent of net end-customer turnover, depending on the tier level |
| How is it classified? | Monthly, based on the average of the last three calendar months |
| When will the credit be available? | At the end of each calendar month, as a credit to the partner’s account |
| What can it be used for? | Exclusively for Centron’s own services – no cash payments |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Channel Partner Programme at centron
Everything you need to know before taking part.
How do businesses benefit from the centron Channel Partner Programme?
How can I refer a potential end customer to centron?
Who is responsible for contract administration, invoicing and service delivery?
How does centron calculate the monthly credit for the affiliate programme?
How does Centron determine the tier in the Channel Partner Programme?
How long will I receive credit for a referred end customer?
Can the credit balance be withdrawn?
Can private individuals take part in the affiliate programme?
Your network becomes an infrastructure advantage
Sign up to our affiliate programme on our platform and attract new customers to centron. This will earn you a monthly credit towards your own infrastructure.
This promotional offer applies to new accounts only. Available exclusively to businesses.