continuous commission
[kənˈtɪnjuəs kəˈmɪʃən]
nounpl: continuous commissions
comissão contínua
1. A commission paid to a sales representative or agent on an ongoing basis for as long as a customer relationship or contract remains active, without requiring a new sale to trigger payment
The insurance agent receives a continuous commission on all active policies in her portfolio.
A agente de seguros recebe uma comissão contínua sobre todas as apólices ativas em sua carteira.
2. In employment context, a compensation structure where commissions are paid regularly (monthly, quarterly, or annually) based on maintained customer accounts or contracts rather than individual transactions
His income includes a base salary plus continuous commission from the subscription services he manages.
Sua renda inclui um salário base mais uma comissão contínua dos serviços de assinatura que ele gerencia.
In Brazil, continuous commissions are particularly common in the insurance, financial services, and subscription-based business sectors. They represent a significant portion of income for sales professionals and are often presented as a key benefit of sales careers. In the USA, this model is widespread in real estate, insurance, and SaaS industries, reflecting a business culture that values long-term customer relationships and recurring revenue models.
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