Senior Account Executive

The N2 Company; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 132,096 - 336,214; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Comprehensive Training

Award-Winning Culture

Community Impact

Job summary

The N2 Company is seeking a Senior Account Executive to launch and manage a Stroll publication in Northbrook, Illinois. This hybrid role emphasizes community engagement and relationship-building with local businesses. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, allowing them to drive revenue and create impactful local publications. The position offers flexible schedules and the potential for significant earnings, with top performers earning upwards of $177,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Energetic about building rather than just maintaining something.
• Motivated by helping local businesses grow and succeed.
• Confident in utilizing N2’s proven system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultative meetings with local business owners.
• Build relationships in the community using a proven model.
• Manage territory and publication operations.

Skills

Entrepreneurial and self-directed

Consultative sales instincts

Relationship-building

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

We're seeking a Senior Account Executive (known to N2 as Area Directors) to launch, grow, and lead a Stroll 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

The average yearly commission earned among the top 10% of Reporting Publications (the 39 highest earning publications out of 394 total) was $177,692. Within this group, the median was $160,913, the highest was $336,214, and the lowest was $132,096.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• US Resident
• Hybrid (local community engagement + home office)