Article 946
| Who is it for? | Australia (View Canada; View US/New Zealand; View Mexico) |
| What is it? | The purpose of the Plexus® International Bonus Pool Program is to identify and reward leaders who play a key role in opening and/or growing a new market/region by taking action early in the development of that country/region. |
| When does the International Bonus pool begin? | The promotion will operate on a quarterly basis, effective from January 1, 2021, 12:00 a.m. (ET). International Bonus Pool Promotion payments for the bonus pool will be effective from April 1, 2021.* *All Brand Ambassador new activity in the specific market towards qualifications for the International Bonus Pool Promotion payments will be counted from January 1, 2021 – March 31, 2021 |
| More details will be available in the coming weeks, including continuing progress requirements, weighted average payout, payout cap and schedule, non-qualification in a quarter, country specific details, recognition, and more. | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the International Bonus Pool?
The purpose of the Plexus® International Bonus Pool Program is to identify and reward leaders who play a key role in opening and/or growing a new market/region by taking action early in the development of that country/region.
As an incentive to Brand Ambassadors who do business in new global markets early or have an interest in doing so, Plexus offers an International Bonus Pool Program based on market development. The bonus is paid QUARTERLY. A quarter is based on the calendar year (January – March, April – June, July – September, October – December).
A Brand Ambassador will share with other qualified Brand Ambassadors (up to 25 per quarter in each market) a bonus based on a certain percentage of the Local Market Commissionable Sales Volume (1%).
There will be an International Bonus Pool opportunity in each of the international markets (CA, AU and MX).
Example: Each qualified Brand Ambassador will receive a percentage of the International Bonus Pool market commissionable volume (1%) for the specific market in which they participate. The bonus will be based on how many Brand Ambassadors qualify during each quarter and will be a weighted amount based on the amount of points produced by each qualifying Brand Ambassador for that market. Up to 25 qualified Brand Ambassadors can participate in the Bonus Pool per quarter in each market. The participants may vary quarter to quarter based on eligibility and points produced.
What is the International Founding Brand Ambassador title?
When the International Bonus Pool program launches, Brand Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to earn the title of International Founding Brand Ambassador. A International Founding Brand Ambassador is defined as: one of a predetermined number of Ambassadors (up to 25) in a newly launched, local market who is one of the first Brand Ambassadors to achieve certain requirements established by the Company for that country/region. When a Brand Ambassador meets all program requirements and qualifications and is one of the first (up to 25) to do so, he/she will receive the title of ‘International Founding Brand Ambassador’ in that market.
The International Founding Brand Ambassador title will be available to the first 25 Brand Ambassadors in each International market (CA, AU and MX) who meet all program requirements and qualifications in the specific market.
The title of International Founding Brand Ambassador is not required to participate in the International Bonus Pool program at any time nor guarantees participation in the Bonus Pool.
The opportunity to earn a International Founding Brand Ambassador title will commence April 1, 2021.
What is the honorary International Founding Brand Ambassador title?
For the international markets (i.e. Canada and Australia) launched prior to the inception of the International Bonus Pool, Brand Ambassadors with a rank of Emerald, Sapphire or Diamond who reside in the respective country will be given an honorary International Founding Brand Ambassador title; however, to participate in the International Bonus Pool all eligibility requirements must be met. 25 International Founding Brand Ambassador spots are available to the first Brand Ambassadors who meet all eligibility requirements of the International Bonus Pool for Canada, Australia, and Mexico.
What are the qualifications for the International Bonus Pool?
- Commission qualified all 3 months in the quarter.
- Qualify (i.e. Paid As) at the rank of Sr. Ruby for 2 of the 3 months in the quarter, in the specific market (CA, AU, MX)
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At least 90% of the points (675 total points with 135 points from outside primary leg) needed for Sr. Ruby gained from new activities in that specific market/region.
- Rank in the top 25 of qualified Brand Ambassadors based on point volume in the specific market.
- 5 personally sponsored and qualified Level 1 Brand Ambassadors required for Sr. Ruby must be from the specific market.
When does the International Bonus Pool begin?
The program will officially launch in each international market (CA, AU, MX)
1 April 2021; however, all activity that meets the criteria for the program qualifications will be retroactive to 1 January 2021.
Does a Brand Ambassador’s rank or any existing points in any International market(s) count?
No pre-existing points or ranks will count towards the program in each market. All points, ranks and qualifications will be counted and effective from the date the program is announced. All Brand Ambassadors are at the same level and starting point from the beginning of the program (January 1, 2021). Brand Ambassadors begin to build in a specific market as if they are a new Brand Ambassador. New activity begins with their personal enrolments in the specific market. All points must originate from the Brand Ambassador’s personally sponsored Level 1’s in the specific market from the start date of the International Bonus Pool Program.
Are there continuing progress requirements for the International Bonus Pool?
Yes. It is expected that Brand Ambassadors will continue to grow their Plexus organization and help others do the same. More details will be available soon to explain the continuing progress requirements.
Can a Brand Ambassador participate in any of the International Bonus Pools?
Yes. All Brand Ambassadors (US/NZ, CA, AU, MX) can participate in one or all of the pools. Participation is dependent on meeting all eligibility requirements for each specific market.
How many Brand Ambassadors can qualify to participate in the International Bonus Pool?
Up to 25 qualified Brand Ambassadors can participate in the International Bonus Pool per quarter in each market, for a total of 75 Brand Ambassadors (25 in CA, 25 in AU, 25 in MX). The number of participants may vary each quarter based on number of Brand Ambassadors who qualify; however, the maximum number of participants is 25 per market, per quarter (maximum 75 participants per quarter). Participants must meet all program requirements and rank in the top 25 based on point volume in the specific market.
International Bonus Pool Official Rules