At the N2 Company, our vision is "to be the most respected franchise in the nation, to share stories that build community, and to provide meaningful work for our team".
About Us
The N2 Company is America’s leading publisher of community magazines. We’re proud of our award-winning media brands – they reach millions of readers in nearly every state and help great businesses connect with ideal clients – but we’re even more proud to provide supportive and fulfilling remote work opportunities for our people.
About The Role
We believe in building leaders from the ground up. At N2, you’ll gain the hands-on experience, resources, and mentorship you need to launch a thriving business or shape the next chapter of our national expansion. We invest in people who invest in growth and have a lot of fun doing it.
If you’re a high-potential sales leader located in the Raleigh, NC area, looking to fast-track your career, and thrive on building relationships with small business owners while guiding teams toward success, this is your opportunity to join a unique 12- to 18-month management training program. This role is designed to prepare you for leadership within N2’s expansive network. You’ll open and operate a corporate-owned publication and master the sales systems and operations that drive our business. You’ll get hands-on experience, best-in-class training, and a clear path to long-term impact and reward.
This is a fully remote position. Interviews will be conducted via phone and video call. The salary for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 annually, plus bonus potential.
The Role in Action
- Launch, manage, and grow two to three corporate-owned local publications in your assigned market.
- Sell advertising to small business owners and build lasting relationships in your community.
- Coach and train local sales contributors to hit performance goals.
- Master and model the N2 sales process, client success strategy, and franchise development system.
- Collaborate closely with national leadership on KPIs, growth benchmarks, and local market insights.
- Participate in leadership development training and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced N2 leaders.
- Enhance franchisee onboarding and support programs by sharing your real-time experiences.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who will hit the ground running with:
- Two to three years of experience in a sales leadership or sales training role.
- A strong passion for small businesses and the individuals who operate them.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and operational follow-through.
- The ability to operate independently while ensuring alignment on overall objectives.
- A willingness to fully commit to a 12- to 18-month intensive training experience.
- The ability to thrive in a remote-first, performance-driven culture.
- A willingness to travel to regional and national Conferences as part of ongoing training, leadership development, and team alignment initiatives.
Success in this role looks like:
- Opening two to three profitable corporate publications within your first 12 months.
- Consistent achievement of monthly and quarterly sales goals.
- Demonstrated clear leadership potential through mentoring team members and taking responsibility for process ownership.
- Graduation from the program with readiness to support new franchisees or lead new growth markets.
- Eligibility for lucrative bonuses tied to franchisee activation and operational success.
Skills and Qualities that Set You Apart:
- Experience in advertising, media, or community-based sales.
- Exposure to franchise models or entrepreneurial ventures.
- A track record of hitting stretch goals or mentoring early-career sales talent.
Benefits Designed with You in MindHealth & Wellness
- Full health care coverage for you and your family.
- Complimentary basic dental coverage.
- Access to a licensed nutritionist to support your health and wellness goals.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with complimentary mental health resources and additional support services.
- 401(k) plan with a company match to help secure your financial future.
- Financial planning services to guide you in achieving your financial goals.
- $7,000 contribution toward the purchase of your first home through our First-Time Homebuyer Program.
Paid Leave
- Paid time off, including a paid, week-long Holiday Break each year.
- Three-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.
- Paternal leave, including twelve weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid paternity leave.
- Monthly remote-work reimbursement to assist with home office and internet expenses.
- Flexible remote work options to suit your needs and lifestyle.
- Pet care insurance and discounts to help support your pets’ health and well-being.
- The opportunity to make a difference through N2GIVES, our program dedicated to fighting human trafficking and supporting other impactful causes.
Apply Today to Join Our Team!
At The N2 Company, we believe attitude matters just as much as skills. Our team thrives in a culture built on trust, respect, and humility. We’re proud to foster an emotionally healthy, collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy working together and are passionate about their roles.
We prioritize professional growth and consistently invest in the development of our team members, promoting from within whenever possible. While we take immense pride in the work we do, we believe our culture is what truly sets us apart.
If you’re looking for a supportive, drama-free workplace that values both excellence and kindness, we’d love to hear from you. (Brilliant jerks need not apply.)
N2 is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, natural hairstyles, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), HIV / AIDs status (or other medical or health conditions), status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, marital status, political affiliation, military service, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. N2 conforms to the spirit, as well as complies with, applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, EEO also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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We are a nationwide business that honors God, strengthens the family, and creates financial wealth for everyone involved.
What We Do
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 30,000 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
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