AREA SALES DIRECTOR

<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Your first months will focus on establishing your territory and building your client base. From there, you grow an asset you own.</p> <p>This hybrid position involves a blend of in-person community engagement and work performed from your home office.</p> <p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li>Entrepreneurial and self-directed: you're energized by building something, not just maintaining it</li> <li>A natural relationship-builder with consultative sales instincts</li> <li>Motivated by helping local businesses grow and succeed</li> <li>Confident enough to trust N2's proven system and make it your own</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Conduct consultative meetings with local business owners to establish long-term advertising partnerships</li> <li>Build meaningful relationships within the community using a proven engagement model</li> <li>Connect local businesses with their ideal customers through your publication</li> <li>Engage with homeowners to capture authentic, community-driven content</li> <li>Manage your territory, sales pipeline, and publication operations</li> <li>Partner with N2's national team for design, production, training, and ongoing support</li> <li>Lead your publication's growth as the face of Stroll in your market</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What You’ll Love</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Ownership, Not Just Employment</strong> – Build and manage a local publication business in your market</li> <li><strong>Flexible Schedule</strong> – Design your workday around your life</li> <li><strong>Comprehensive Training</strong> – Proven, repeatable systems to guide your success</li> <li><strong>Award-Winning Culture</strong> – Supportive, nationally recognized team behind you</li> <li><strong>Community Impact</strong> – Become a connector and leader in your local area</li> </ul> <p><strong>Income Snapshot</strong></p> <p>Our average commission paid to the top Area Directors with one publication was more than $240,298* during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><strong>About The N2 Company</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>About Real Producers</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED</li> <li>US Resident</li> <li>Ability to operate a home-based business with local community engagement</li> </ul>