Partnership categories
14 ways to work with Hermitz
Choose the category closest to how you work. Each one explains who should apply, what is expected of partners, the opportunities involved and how commission eligibility works.
Which partner type should I choose?
Choose Referral Partner if you only want to make introductions. Choose a sales, business development or consultant category if you will help close deals. Agencies can refer clients or work white-label. Strategic partners lead larger opportunities. You can change category during review if another fits better.
01 路 Independent Sales Agent
Independent IT Sales Agents
For independent sales professionals who already talk to business owners about technology. You find and qualify the opportunity, introduce Hermitz, and stay involved until the client signs. Hermitz scopes, prices and delivers the work.
Who should apply
- Freelance IT and software sales professionals
- Sales agents with an established local business network
- Former agency or SaaS account managers working independently
Partner responsibilities
- Identify businesses with a genuine technology need
- Register each opportunity in advance so attribution is clear
- Join the discovery call and support the client until signature
- Represent Hermitz honestly, using only approved materials and pricing
Potential opportunities
- Corporate websites and e-commerce platforms
- Custom web applications and business software
- SEO, AEO, GEO and digital marketing retainers
- Branding and advertising projects
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Sales Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Do I need to be a company?
No. Individuals can apply. You will need to be able to invoice or receive payments legally in your country.
Who sets the price for the client?
Hermitz scopes and prices every project. You never quote prices on our behalf.
02 路 Business Development Partner
Business Development Consultants
For consultants who help companies grow and are often asked, "who can build this for us?" You make the introduction and help shape the opportunity. Hermitz handles the technical proposal and delivery.
Who should apply
- Independent business development consultants
- Growth and go-to-market advisors
- Consultants who work with SMEs and mid-sized companies
Partner responsibilities
- Introduce qualified decision makers
- Share the business context behind the requirement
- Coordinate meetings between the client and Hermitz
- Keep client information confidential
Potential opportunities
- Digital transformation and automation projects
- Websites and platforms for new market entry
- Ongoing marketing and search visibility retainers
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Sales Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Can I partner if I also offer my own consulting?
Yes. Partnering with Hermitz does not restrict your own consulting work, as long as there is no conflict on the specific deal.
03 路 Technology Consultant
Technology Consultants
For independent technology advisors, CTO-for-hire consultants and solution architects. You advise the client on what to build; Hermitz can be the team that builds it, with you involved as much as the client wants.
Who should apply
- Fractional CTOs and technology advisors
- Solution architects and IT consultants
- Consultants who run technology selection for clients
Partner responsibilities
- Define the client requirement with Hermitz
- Review technical proposals with the client where appropriate
- Disclose your partnership with Hermitz to the client
Potential opportunities
- Custom web applications and SaaS products
- API integrations and business automation
- AI integrations and workflow automation
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Sales Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Do I have to disclose the partnership to my client?
Yes. Advisors must tell clients when they receive a commission for a recommendation. This protects you, the client and Hermitz.
04 路 Agency Partner
Digital Marketing Agencies
For marketing agencies whose clients need websites, landing pages, technical SEO or AI search visibility work. Refer the client to Hermitz, or work with us under a white-label arrangement where you keep the client relationship.
Who should apply
- Performance and social media agencies
- Content and PR agencies
- Marketing consultancies without in-house developers
Partner responsibilities
- Agree the working model per client: referral or white-label
- Share briefs, brand assets and access needed for delivery
- Coordinate client communication as agreed
Potential opportunities
- Website builds and redesigns for your clients
- Technical SEO, AEO and GEO projects
- Landing pages for campaigns
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Sales Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Can Hermitz work under our brand?
Yes, through the white-label partnership. See the white-label page for how that works.
05 路 Agency Partner
Web Development Agencies
For web studios that need extra delivery capacity, a partner in the UAE, or skills they do not have in-house such as AI search optimisation, branding or advanced SEO.
Who should apply
- Web design and development studios
- Studios with more demand than capacity
- Agencies outside the UAE serving Gulf clients
Partner responsibilities
- Agree scope, timelines and quality standards per project
- Keep the client informed according to the agreed model
- Respect non-solicitation terms in both directions
Potential opportunities
- Overflow development projects
- SEO, AEO and GEO work for sites you build
- Projects in markets where Hermitz is based
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Sales Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Will Hermitz contact our clients directly?
Not without your agreement. Non-solicitation terms in the partner agreement cover this.
06 路 Agency Partner
Software Development Agencies
For software houses that build products and platforms. Partner with Hermitz when your clients also need brand, website, search visibility or marketing work, or when a project needs more hands.
Who should apply
- Custom software development companies
- Product studios and SaaS builders
- Mobile application developers
Partner responsibilities
- Define the split of responsibilities on joint projects
- Agree how code, IP and handover are managed
- Coordinate delivery through one agreed point of contact
Potential opportunities
- Joint delivery on larger platforms
- Websites and launch marketing for products you build
- Branding and UI/UX work
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Sales Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Who owns the code on joint projects?
Ownership is defined in the project agreement before work starts. By default the client owns what they pay for.
07 路 White-label Partner
IT Outsourcing Partners
For companies that resell or manage IT services and need a dependable delivery partner. Hermitz delivers agreed work packages while you manage the client.
Who should apply
- IT service providers and managed service companies
- Consulting firms that subcontract delivery
- Companies building offshore or nearshore delivery models
Partner responsibilities
- Provide clear specifications and acceptance criteria
- Manage the end-client relationship
- Pay for delivered work under the agreed terms
Potential opportunities
- Website and web application development
- Ongoing maintenance and support
- Dedicated development support
Commission eligibility
Outsourcing work is priced per project or retainer under a subcontracting agreement rather than a commission. Referral commission can apply to separate client introductions.
Is this a commission partnership?
Mostly not. Outsourcing partners buy delivery from Hermitz at agreed partner rates. Commission applies only to separate referrals.
08 路 Technology Consultant
ERP Consultants
For consultants who implement or advise on ERP systems. Clients often need customer portals, e-commerce, integrations or reporting dashboards connected to their ERP. Hermitz can build those pieces with you.
Who should apply
- ERP implementation consultants
- Business systems analysts
- Consultants working with Odoo, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics or similar
Partner responsibilities
- Share integration requirements and system access needed
- Coordinate between the ERP project and the Hermitz build
- Review integration test results with the client
Potential opportunities
- API integrations between ERP and websites or apps
- Customer and supplier portals
- Business automation and reporting
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Sales Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Does Hermitz implement ERP systems itself?
Hermitz focuses on the web, integration and automation layer around the ERP. Scope is confirmed per project.
09 路 Business Development Partner
Management Consultants
For management and strategy consultants whose recommendations lead to new websites, platforms, automation or brand work. Introduce Hermitz to execute the digital parts of the plan.
Who should apply
- Independent management consultants
- Boutique strategy firms
- Operations and transformation advisors
Partner responsibilities
- Introduce the client and the agreed strategic goals
- Align the delivery scope with your recommendations
- Disclose the partnership to the client
Potential opportunities
- Digital transformation programmes
- Process automation
- Rebranding and repositioning projects
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Sales Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Can I stay involved in delivery?
Yes. Many consultants stay on as the client-side advisor. Roles are agreed per project.
10 路 Strategic Partner
Strategic Corporate Connectors
For experienced professionals with genuine senior relationships in larger organisations. Strategic connectors help Hermitz reach the right decision makers and understand the opportunity before a formal process starts.
Who should apply
- Senior executives and board advisors
- Former corporate leaders now consulting
- Professionals with long-standing enterprise relationships
Partner responsibilities
- Make introductions only where there is a real need
- Follow the client organisation's procurement and conflict-of-interest rules
- Never offer anything of value to influence a decision
Potential opportunities
- Enterprise web platforms and portals
- Large digital transformation projects
- Multi-year service relationships
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Strategic Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Are there rules about public-sector introductions?
Yes. Hermitz follows each organisation's procurement rules and anti-bribery law. Introductions that would breach them are not accepted.
11 路 Referral Partner
Startup Advisors
For mentors, accelerator advisors and angel investors who help founders make early decisions. Refer founders who need a website, MVP, brand identity or launch marketing.
Who should apply
- Startup mentors and accelerator advisors
- Angel investors and venture scouts
- Founders' coaches
Partner responsibilities
- Refer founders with a real, current need
- Make a warm introduction
- Disclose the referral relationship to the founder
Potential opportunities
- MVPs and SaaS products
- Brand identity and launch websites
- Early-stage SEO and marketing setup
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Referral Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Is there a special rate for startups?
Pricing is set per project. Hermitz can phase work to fit an early-stage budget where the scope allows.
12 路 Business Development Partner
International Business Representatives
For professionals who want to introduce Hermitz to businesses in their own country or region. You bring local market knowledge and relationships; Hermitz delivers the work remotely.
Who should apply
- Business professionals outside the UAE
- Trade and export consultants
- Representatives already serving several foreign companies
Partner responsibilities
- Introduce businesses in your market
- Help with local language and business context
- Represent Hermitz accurately: a Dubai-based company serving international clients
Potential opportunities
- Projects for businesses in your country
- Market-entry websites for companies expanding to the Gulf
- Ongoing digital marketing retainers
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Sales Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
Does this make me an employee or office of Hermitz?
No. Representatives are independent partners. You must not present yourself as a Hermitz office or employee.
13 路 White-label Partner
White-label Technology Partners
For agencies and consultancies that want to sell websites, software and AI automation under their own brand. Hermitz works as your technical delivery team under an agreed white-label arrangement.
Who should apply
- Digital, branding and marketing agencies
- IT consultants and web design studios
- Software development agencies needing extra capacity
Partner responsibilities
- Own the client relationship and communication
- Provide clear requirements and approvals
- Pay Hermitz partner rates under the agreed terms
Potential opportunities
- White-label websites and custom software
- SaaS, ERP add-ons and API integrations
- Mobile apps, AI automation and ongoing maintenance
Commission eligibility
White-label work is priced at partner rates under a subcontracting agreement. You set your own price to your client.
Will my client know Hermitz is involved?
Only if you want them to. Confidentiality terms in the white-label agreement cover this.
14 路 Referral Partner
Referral Partners
The simplest way to partner with Hermitz. Make a genuine introduction to a business that needs our services. If they become a client, you earn a referral commission under your agreement.
Who should apply
- Professionals with a good business network
- Accountants, lawyers and business setup consultants
- Former clients and friends of Hermitz
Partner responsibilities
- Register the referral before or when you introduce the client
- Make sure the client agrees to be contacted
- No cold spam or misleading promises
Potential opportunities
- Any Hermitz service: web, software, branding, SEO, AI search and advertising
Commission eligibility
Commission follows the Referral Partner rule in your signed agreement. It becomes payable only after Hermitz approves the deal as yours and receives the client's payment.
What if the client was already talking to Hermitz?
Then the referral is not attributable. The CRM checks earlier contact before a referral is accepted.
How long is my referral valid?
The attribution window is set in your agreement and shown in your partner account.
Not sure which category fits?
Apply with the closest one. We review every application personally and can move you to a better-suited category.
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