Referral Partner Program
Refer stores to StoreCRM and earn a commission based on their subscription fees.
- A referral agreement under which partners introduce qualified leads to StoreCRM.
- The StoreCRM subscription contract itself is held with GroovyMedia Inc.
- Partners receive 10–20% of the total revenue generated by the leads they refer.
- Commissions close at the end of each month and are paid at the end of the month after next.
- Commissions continue for as long as both the referral agreement and the StoreCRM subscription remain active.
How the agreement works
Program terms
| Rank | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion criteria | - | ¥1,000,000+ in cumulative product revenue over the past 12 months (*1), or 5 new referrals (*2) | ¥5,000,000+ in cumulative product revenue over the past 12 months (*1), or 10 new referrals (*2) |
| Commission rate | 10% | 15% | 20% |
| Referral bonus | - | - | - |
| Payout terms | While the rank is held | While the rank is held | While the rank is held |
- *1 The combined total of StoreCRM fees and support-package fees, before deducting Shopify fees.
- *2 Ranks are reviewed twice a year, in July and January, and any changes take effect from the next applicable payment.
How commissions are calculated
- ※ Shopify fees are 15% of revenue plus standard payment processing fees (around 3%).
- ※ The commission rate is set by the terms of your agreement.
- ※ End clients pay Shopify in US dollars, but we pay partners in Japanese yen. Conversion uses the MUFG Bank USD→JPY TTB rate as of the end of the commission month; in the event of sharp exchange-rate movements, we may at our discretion use the TTB rate from another day within that month.
How commissions are paid
Paid at the end of the second month after the commission month
Earnings example
Example: Gold rank
Referring 5 stores with 30,000 customers each, each with the basic support package
| Item | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Store subscription fees | $290 × 5 stores = $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Support package fees | $500 × 5 stores = $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Subtotal | - | $3,950 |
| Revenue after Shopify fees | $3,950 − $3,950 × 18% | $3,239 |
| Commission (USD) | $3,239 × 20% | $647.8 |
| Payout (Japanese yen) | 647.8 × ¥152 (*1) | ¥98,465.6 / month |
- *1 Example calculated with the MUFG Bank USD→JPY TTB rate as of October 31, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
My client has already installed the Shopify app. Does the referral still count?
Yes, if you report the lead within one month of installation, so please get in touch. Beyond that window it won't qualify for commission, but it still counts toward your referral total, so we recommend letting us know either way.
We manage stores on behalf of clients. Can the Virtual Marketer plan be provided to us directly?
Yes. We can provide the Virtual Marketer plan through a company with a referral agreement, but the contact list must include the end client's own representative.
Can StoreCRM be adapted to our own systems? Is there an API?
Please contact us. StoreCRM supports Shopify Flow out of the box, so many requirements can be met with standard functionality.
How to get started
Initial meeting
Reach out via the contact form, or by email or phone.
Quotation
After discussing your needs in detail, we propose the best service plan and a quote.
StoreCRM & Virtual Marketer plan contracts
Contracts for both StoreCRM and the Virtual Marketer plan are required.
Service launch
We provide onboarding support, so you can launch with confidence.
Apply to become a referral partner
We will get back to you within 2 business days.