Hybrid role in Salinas, CA where you launch, grow, and lead a local Real Producers publication as a local publisher. The Area Sales Director position blends in-person community engagement with home-office work, with support from the national team across design, production, training, and ongoing support. If you want to build something in your market while driving consistent, recurring revenue, this role is built for territory growth, partnerships, and local connection.
What you’ll build and grow
As the face of Stroll in your market, you will manage your territory and publication operations while partnering with local businesses and community members. The work centers on connecting the right advertisers with their ideal customers through the publication, while creating a pipeline that supports long-term advertising relationships.
Responsibilities
- Run consultative meetings with local business owners to establish long-term advertising partnerships
- Build meaningful community relationships using a proven engagement model
- Connect local businesses with their ideal customers through the Real Producers 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 market representative for Stroll
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- US Resident
- Ability to operate a home-based business with local community engagement
Benefits
- 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
$240,298 to $346,525 per year is the listed salary range (commission-based). Highlights from the most recent figures provided:
- Average commission paid to the top Area Directors with one publication: more than $240,298 during the 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Average yearly commission among the top 10% of Reporting Publications: $346,525
- In that group: median $302,302, highest $684,330, lowest $243,135
Your financial results may differ. Important assumptions and qualifiers relating to this information can be found in Item 19 of the October 10, 2025 franchise disclosure document.
