Go-to-Market Referral Program

I. Program Overview

The Go-to-Market Referral Program is designed to incentivize existing customers, partners, affiliates, and internal team members to refer new leads or customers to [Your Company Name]. The goal is to increase brand awareness, generate qualified leads, and ultimately drive sales through referrals. This program rewards participants based on the type of referral they make and the successful conversion of those leads.

II. Referral Program Structure

A. Target Audience

• Customers: Current users of your product or service.

• Partners: Strategic business partners, resellers, or distributors.

• Affiliates: Content creators, bloggers, or influencers promoting your brand.

• Internal Team Members: Employees of [Your Company Name] who can refer clients.

Incentives and Rewards

Referral Type	Reward/Incentive	Conditions
Customer Referral	[10%] discount on next purchase	New referred customer must make a purchase of at least [$150].
Partner Referral	[15%] commission on the first year of contract value	Referral must result in a signed contract worth at least [$500].
Affiliate Referral	[$10] per successful lead converted	Referral must convert within [90] days.
Influencer Referral	[$7] per new customer converted using a referral link	Referral must use a unique referral code to track.
Internal Team Referral	[$9] bonus per referred client that signs a contract	Referred customer must complete the onboarding process.

B. Program Process

1. Submission of Referrals

Participants submit referrals through an online form or directly via email to [Your Company Name] referral team. The form should include:

• Referrer’s Name

• Referrer’s Contact Information

• Referred Person’s Name

• Referred Person’s Contact Information (Phone/Email)

• Referral Type (Customer, Partner, Affiliate, Influencer, Internal Team)

2. Lead Qualification

Once the referral is submitted, [Your Company Name] sales and marketing team will evaluate the referred lead to ensure they meet the qualification criteria. The criteria may include:

• Valid contact details

• Industry relevance

• Potential for a business relationship

• Fit for the product or service being offered

3. Outreach and Engagement

Once qualified, the sales team will reach out to the referred lead for an initial introduction and begin the engagement process. They will provide necessary information, demonstrate products or services, and nurture the lead towards conversion.

4. Conversion

The lead will be considered successfully converted once they make a purchase, sign a contract, or complete the onboarding process, depending on the referral type.

5. Reward Payout

Once a referral has successfully been converted, the referrer will be notified and their incentive will be processed. Incentives will be distributed in the form of:

• Discounts (for customers)

• Commission payments (for partners)

• Bonuses (for internal team members)

• Monetary rewards (for affiliates and influencers)

Rewards will be disbursed within 30 days of conversion.

III. Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility

The program is open to:

• Existing customers

• Strategic business partners

• Content creators, affiliates, and influencers

• Employees of [Your Company Name]

The referred lead must not already be in [Your Company Name] customer or sales database.

2. Reward Conditions

Referrals will only be rewarded if they result in a successful conversion, as defined below:

• Successful Conversion: When the referred lead becomes a paying customer, signs a contract, or completes onboarding (for internal team members).

• Payout Timeframe: Rewards will be processed within 30 days of the conversion date.

3. Program Duration

The Go-to-Market Referral Program will run from [Start Date] to [End Date], and [Your Company Name] reserves the right to extend or terminate the program at its discretion.

4. Multiple Referrals

In the event that multiple participants refer the same lead, the reward will be given to the first referral submission received, based on the timestamp of the submission.

5. Referral Limits

Participants can submit an unlimited number of referrals, but the referred leads must meet the qualification criteria to be eligible for a reward.

IV. Tracking and Reporting

[Your Company Name] will maintain a dedicated referral dashboard, which participants can access to track the status of their referrals. The dashboard will include:

• Number of referrals submitted

• Status of each referral (Submitted, Qualified, Engaged, Converted)

• Total rewards earned

• Payout schedule

V. Communication Plan

To promote the Go-to-Market Referral Program, [Your Company Name] will employ the following communication channels:

• Email Campaigns: Regular updates and promotions sent to customers, partners, and affiliates.

• Social Media: Announcements and reminders posted on [Your Company Name] social platforms.

• Website: A dedicated referral program page will be created with all the necessary details and submission forms.

• Internal Newsletter: Updates sent to employees regarding the program’s progress and rewards.

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