Level 6 — Custom Channel Incentive and Reward Software
Experience increased efficiency and cost savings with Level 6's tailor-made channel incentive programs that optimize employee behavior and company performance.
Level 6 is a channel incentives company that builds and manages custom reward programs to boost partner performance. Serving clients since 2005, the company focuses on creating purpose-built platforms that clients own, avoiding traditional SaaS lock-in. It provides a full-service solution that includes program design, participant support, payment fulfillment, and tax compliance. This approach to Partner Operations Management helps companies increase sales, improve channel loyalty.And reduce administrative workload by outsourcing day-to-day operational tasks.
Level 6 is a channel incentives company that builds custom reward programs to increase partner sales. Its flagship offering is a purpose-built performance engine that clients own, eliminating SaaS fees and vendor lock-in. Level 6 provides fully managed services, including program operations, participant support, and tax compliance to drive channel performance.
"The platform was easy to install, execute, and use, with an exceptional and highly engaged account management team."
— Lori Page, Rinnai
Value Proposition & Business Summary
Level 6 is a specialized services firm that designs, builds, and manages custom incentive programs to drive sales through indirect channels. Founded in 2005, the company serves manufacturers, consumer brands, and technology firms that rely on dealers, distributors, and resellers. The primary unique selling proposition is its 'ownable platform' model, which provides clients with a purpose-built performance engine without SaaS subscription fees or vendor lock-in. Level 6 acts as a full-service 'Program Headquarters,' outsourcing all operational complexities, including participant support, claim validation, payment fulfillment, and tax compliance. This allows clients to launch sophisticated Partner Ecosystem Management programs quickly and efficiently. The company guarantees its results, aiming to increase partner engagement by up to 70% and lift revenues by over 30%.
Quick Facts
Core Competencies & Key Features
Custom Program Development
Building purpose-built incentive platforms that clients own, tailored to their exact channel strategy and business goals.
Managed Program Operations
Acting as a client's 'Program HQ' by handling all day-to-day administration, support, and operational tasks.
Incentive Fulfillment
Managing secure and diverse payment options including custom debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, travel, and merchandise.
Channel Partner Engagement
Designing targeted reward structures that motivate dealers, reps, and distributors to prioritize and sell client products.
AI-Powered Processing
Using artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the submission, validation, and processing of sales claims.
Year-End Tax Services
Handling all 1099 tax compliance and reporting associated with incentive payments to reduce client administrative burden.
Enterprise System Integration
Connecting incentive platforms with core business systems like CRM, ERP, and HRIS using APIs and custom data feeds.
Awards & Certifications
Major Partners & Clients
Key Takeaways
Products & Services
Level 6 offers a portfolio of tiered service packages, not just off-the-shelf software. The company focuses on delivering a solution that precisely matches a client's operational needs and budget. These offerings range from managed payment solutions to fully outsourced program management.
Each tier is built on a foundation of custom technology and dedicated support. This structure ensures clients receive a purpose-built performance engine. This engine designs for their specific channel, with the option to increase support as their program scales over time.
The company avoids a one-size-fits-all approach, instead focusing on tailored, ownable platforms for Unified Partner Management.
Incentives Only
This is a foundational package for companies that want to manage their own program. But need a robust payment and support structure. It provides dynamic payment solutions supported by the Level 6 team. This tier is ideal for businesses with the internal capacity to. Handle program administration who seek to improve their reward fulfillment process.
Fully Custom Debit Card Options
Provides branded debit cards for reward payouts. This reinforces the client's brand with every transaction.
Travel & Merchandise Options
Offers a variety of appealing reward choices beyond cash. This helps engage a wider range of participant motivations.
Dedicated Implementation Manager
A designated expert guides the client through the setup process. This ensures a smooth and efficient program launch.
Dedicated Client Relationship Manager
A single point of contact provides ongoing support and strategic advice for the program.
Performance Engine
This mid-tier solution enhances the core incentive offerings with a purpose-built participant website. It helps clients efficiently manage their program and improve user engagement. This option designs for companies that need a central, branded hub for. Their partners to interact with the program, submit claims, and track rewards.
Purpose-Built Participant Website
A custom-developed website serves as the central portal for all program activities. This creates a professional and streamlined user experience.
Optional Logic AI™
Clients can add AI-driven processing to automate claim validation. This improves accuracy and reduces manual review time.
US-Based Customer Service
The plan includes access to a fully-managed support team based in the United States to assist participants.
Fully-Managed Submission Verification
Level 6 handles the entire process of verifying sales claims to ensure program integrity.
Performance Engine Elite
This is the company’s premier, fully managed solution. Level 6 serves as the client's Program HQ, handling all aspects of program execution. It covers customer service, claim verification, rewards fulfillment, and tax services. This complete package is ideal for enterprises that want to outsource all operational complexities. And focus entirely on their core business.
Full Program Outsourcing
Level 6 manages 100% of day-to-day operations. This frees up the client's team from all administrative burdens.
Optional Year-End Tax Service
The company can manage all 1099 tax compliance and reporting related to incentive payments. This removes a significant financial and administrative task from the client.
Complete Support System
This tier includes all features from the lower tiers. It provides a truly hands-off experience for the client.
Frequently Asked Questions
Level 6 builds and manages custom channel incentive programs to influence partner behavior. It provides companies with purpose-built, ownable platforms designed to motivate dealers, distributors, and resellers.By handling operations, support, and payments, Level 6 helps clients increase sales. And loyalty within their partner network without high administrative overhead.
Level 6 operates in a market with various solution types. Competitors include large SaaS platform providers offering broad but generic channel management suites. Other rivals are specialized incentive vendors and payment processors.
Level 6 differentiates itself by offering a fully custom-built, ownable platform combined with a complete, managed 'Program HQ' service.
Level 6 provides flexible pricing options tailored to specific business needs. The company offers different plans, from self-managed solutions to full-service packages where the team acts as a client's 'Program Headquarters'. This approach accommodates budgets and requirements for various B2B channel incentives, retailer spiffs, or distributor reward programs.
While branded reloadable debit cards are a very popular choice, Level 6 supports multiple payout options. The company also delivers rewards and incentives through other modern methods. These alternatives include direct payments via Venmo and PayPal.
The company also offers non-cash options like premium merchandise and curated luxury travel experiences.
Level 6 can deploy simpler incentive programs in as few as three to four weeks. Timelines vary based on complexity. Programs involving custom-built web platforms for automation naturally require more time.
On average, most of the company's complete programs are fully designed, built, and launched within a twelve-week timeframe.
The programs designs for organizations looking to engage and motivate various audiences. Manufacturers use them to drive performance with distributors and retail partners. Consumer brands build on them to inspire showroom sales teams.
Technology companies implement them to motivate resellers and internal groups across different company initiatives and goals.
Level 6 solutions builts to integrate with platforms businesses already use, including CRM, PRM, and ERP systems. The engineering team uses REST APIs, SFTP data feeds, or webhooks to connect with systems like Salesforce, SAP, and NetSuite. This ensures a smooth implementation and efficient data flow between platforms.