The N2 Company

Area Sales Director

The N2 Company  •  $240k - $684k/yr  •  San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

This isn't a traditional sales role; it's a chance to build and operate a hyperlocal magazine in your community, backed by the support of an established national company. You'll build something of your own: developing your market, your client relationships, and working to grow a recurring revenue stream.

If you're a relationship-driven seller ready to invest in building a business, this role blends sales, ownership, and community leadership into one unique opportunity.

We're seeking an Area Sales Director (known to N2 as Area Directors) to launch, grow, and lead a Real Producers publication in your local market. If accepted, you'd operate as a local publisher: driving revenue, building partnerships with business owners, and shaping a magazine that reflects the heart of your community.

Your first months will focus on establishing your territory and building your client base. From there, you grow an asset you own.

This hybrid position involves a blend of in-person community engagement and work performed from your home office.

Who You Are

  • Entrepreneurial and self-directed: you're energized by building something, not just maintaining it
  • A natural relationship-builder with consultative sales instincts
  • Motivated by helping local businesses grow and succeed
  • Confident enough to trust N2's proven system and make it your own

What You'll Do

  • Conduct consultative meetings with local business owners to establish long-term advertising partnerships
  • Build meaningful relationships within the community using a proven engagement model
  • Connect local businesses with their ideal customers through your publication
  • Engage with homeowners to capture authentic, community-driven content
  • Manage your territory, sales pipeline, and publication operations
  • Partner with N2's national team for design, production, training, and ongoing support
  • Lead your publication's growth as the face of Stroll in your market

What You’ll Love

  • Ownership, Not Just Employment – Build and manage a local publication business in your market
  • Flexible Schedule – Design your workday around your life
  • Comprehensive Training – Proven, repeatable systems to guide your success
  • Award-Winning Culture – Supportive, nationally recognized team behind you
  • Community Impact – Become a connector and leader in your local area

Income Snapshot

Our average commission paid to the top Area Directors with one publication was more than $240,298* during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

The average yearly commission earned among the top 10% of Reporting Publications (the 11 highest earning publications out of 114 total) was $346,525. Within this group, the median was $302,302, the highest was $684,330, and the lowest was $243,135.

Your financial results may differ. Important assumptions and qualifiers relating to this information can be found in Item 19 of our October 10, 2025 franchise disclosure document.

About The N2 Company

The N2 Company helps small- to mid-sized businesses connect with affluent homeowners through high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital advertising, and creative community events. Our portfolio includes 800+ custom publications across brands including Stroll, BeLocal, Greet, Real Producers, and more.

About Real Producers

Real Producers celebrates the top real estate agents in local markets through a magazine written by and for the real estate community. Agents value Real Producers for the recognition and connection it provides. Local businesses benefit by building relationships with high-performing professionals in their area.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • US Resident
  • Ability to operate a home-based business with local community engagement
The N2 Company

About The N2 Company

Through our hyper-targeted products and services, The N2 Company provides local marketing opportunities to businesses throughout the United States, all while building a strong sense of community. But truth be told, our products are simply a vessel to live out our true passion: building a nationwide company that actually cares about its people.

With the N2 franchising model, team members enjoy a fulfilling, lucrative opportunity that, in turn, provides more than 25,000 businesses an avenue to reach their ideal clients.

The N2 Company proves that, given the right niche, print media can defy odds in an era dominated by digital. We’ve been named an Inc. 5000 winner eight years in a row, made it on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list for our culture, growth, investment, and opportunity, and have been recognized as a great place to work by Glassdoor, Fortune, and many others. Looking for more flexibility or an opportunity with no earnings cap? Consider a future with N2.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Year Founded
2004
Website
n2co.com
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