Partner Tiers Pyramid — What Each Tier Gets (Infographic)
Best for: a partner-facing page showing how tiers differ in commitment and reward Avoid when: the tiers differ by more than three attributes (use a comparison table) Answers: what each partner tier is expected to do, and what it receives in return
infographic list-pyramid-rounded-rect-node
theme
colorPrimary #2b66c4
palette
- #2b66c4
- #2f9e44
- #f3a33c
- #d1242f
- #7048e8
- #0f9b9b
- #c16f8a
- #7c5a3d
data
title Partner Program Tiers
desc Commitment climbs from top to bottom
lists
- label Strategic
desc Joint roadmap, named manager
- label Premier
desc Shared pipeline, co-marketing budget
- label Registered
desc Portal access, deal registration
- label Referral
desc Link tracking and payoutsData Shape
lists written apex-first. Each desc states the one thing that tier unlocks; the full matrix belongs in
the partner agreement, not on the diagram.
Key Options
| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
infographic list-pyramid-rounded-rect-node |
Minimal node styling; safest for print and dark mode |
list-pyramid-badge-card |
Heavier badges, good on slides |
list-section layouts (list-grid-*) |
Use for parallel partner types rather than tiers |
Pitfalls
- ❌ Mixing obligations and benefits in one line → ✅ state the benefit; obligations go in the tier table
- ❌ Reading order confusion → ✅ say in
descwhich direction commitment climbs - ❌ Six tiers → ✅ programs with six tiers are really two programs; consolidate before drawing
Alternatives
| Variant | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Subscription pricing tiers | subscription-tiers-wheel.md |
| Two-option commercial choice | buy-vs-build-comparison.md |
| Partner onboarding journey | partner-onboarding-timeline.md |