Area Sales Director

Build and run a local publication business in your market while leveraging a proven national system for training, design, and ongoing support. This hybrid Area Director role combines home-office flexibility with local community engagement to launch, grow, and lead a Real Producers publication in Fargo, ND.

As the local face of Stroll in your territory, you will connect area businesses with their ideal customers, create recurring advertising partnerships, and drive publication growth through consultative selling and authentic community content. You will also collaborate with N2’s national team for the creative and operational backbone behind your publication.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct consultative meetings with local business owners to establish long-term advertising partnerships
• Build meaningful relationships in the community using a proven engagement model
• Help local businesses reach 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 Bring

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

WHO YOU ARE: Entrepreneurial and self-directed, energized by building something and tailoring it to your market. You enjoy relationship building and bring consultative sales instincts. You’re motivated by helping local businesses grow and succeed, and you’re confident working within a proven system while making it your own.

Training, Support, and Culture

• 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

Compensation varies by performance. For context, the 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, with a median of $302,302, a highest of $684,330, and a lowest of $243,135. Your financial results may differ; important assumptions and qualifiers are included in Item 19 of the 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. The 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, and local businesses benefit by building relationships with high-performing professionals in their area.