A commission agreement is a contract between a company and an individual that outlines the terms of the individual's incentive compensation, which is typically based on a percentage of the sales they generate.
How to draft a sales commission agreement Identify the parties involved. Clearly state the names and roles of the salesperson and the company to establish who is entering into the agreement. Define key terms. Include duration and termination conditions. Address confidentiality and non-compete clause.
The average commission rate for sales sits somewhere between 20% and 30% of gross margins, but this depends on the sales structure. Some workers may earn their whole salary through 100% commission, while others earn 10% on top of a base salary.
How to draft a sales commission agreement Identify the parties involved. Clearly state the names and roles of the salesperson and the company to establish who is entering into the agreement. Define key terms. Include duration and termination conditions. Address confidentiality and non-compete clause.
For example: a rep might earn a base salary of $60,000 per year plus 6% commission on all sales they generate. If they make $250,000 in sales, their compensation would be $60,000 (base salary) plus $15,000 in commission, making their total earnings $75,000.
The standard salary to commission ratio is with 60% being the base rate and 40% being commission-driven. The plan best serves as an incentive or motivation for increased sales performance. Example: A salesperson earns $500 a month in salary with 10% commission, or $500, for $5,000 worth in sales.
How to draft a sales commission agreement Identify the parties involved. Clearly state the names and roles of the salesperson and the company to establish who is entering into the agreement. Define key terms. Include duration and termination conditions. Address confidentiality and non-compete clause.
The commission structure must first be outlined in a written agreement and then signed and copied by all parties. Additionally, a sales commission agreement needs to be distributed and signed before the plan goes into effect.