Prerequisites
- A CommissionKit account (admin access)
- A workspace set up with at least one sales rep
- Deals ready to import or create
Step 1: Add your first deals
Create deals manually or import them in bulk.1
Create a deal
Navigate to Deals and click Add Deal. Enter the rep, deal name, amount, close date, and stage.
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Or import in bulk
Click Bulk Import and upload a CSV or XLSX file. CommissionKit parses the file and shows a preview where you can edit rows before importing.Download a template to see the expected column format.
Step 2: Create a commission plan
Plans define how commissions are calculated for each rep.- Go to Settings → Plans
- Click Create Plan
- Choose a plan type:
- Flat rate — A fixed percentage on every deal
- Tiered — Marginal rates that apply to portions of the deal as it passes each tier
- Accelerator — A higher rate applied to the full deal amount when it exceeds a threshold
- Set the rates and assign the plan to your reps
Step 3: Run a calculation
- Go to Calculations
- Select a period (e.g., the month your deals closed in)
- Click Run Calculation
Step 4: Review and payout
- Go to Payouts to see computed commissions
- Adjust amounts if needed
- Approve and mark as paid
Next steps
- Learn about deal management
- Explore commission plan types
- Set up the rep portal for your team