Commercial Banking Sales Lead - Merchant Services

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Equipment Finance Sales Specialist responsible for marketing equipment finance products in the South-Central Market in close coordination with our Middle Market and Mid-Corporate Market Coverage teams.
In this role, you will:

• Develop and deliver financial solutions to prospective and existing clients across Commercial Banking or Corporate & Investment Banking, by assembling and leading execution teams and provide guidance and oversight to pitch, structure, negotiate, and execute highly customized transactions to clients
• Develop or influence objectives, strategy, resources, and long-term goals for a portfolio of clients that utilize specialty products and services
• Potentially be assigned a non-contractual territory and responsible for influencing partners to generate and direct deal opportunities to the business
• Lead aspects of client interaction; maintain visibility on the clients' objectives and business pipeline to identify opportunities early, provide advice and ideas, and recommend tailored financing solutions to address specific clients' needs
• Proactively identify ancillary solutions that meet the client's needs and coordinate interaction with other product partners within the bank (Investment Banking, Wealth Investment Management, Treasury Management, etc.)
• Lead the execution of deals by assigning responsibilities, setting deadlines and objectives, and providing guidance; retain oversight of complex aspects such as diligence or documentation, and provide expertise and training to more junior team members
• Understand clients' businesses, strategic objectives, operational priorities, and financial positions within the context of individual deals and client relationships
• Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop or influence planning for highly complex business needs related to a given product or specialty's business objectives
• Represent the bank and grow the franchise by participating in industry conferences and meetings
• Serve as a mentor for less experienced individuals

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of secured or specialized lending sales experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Commercial lending experience.
• Strong background in sales and experience in originating new prospective relationships
• Qualifying and closing a variety of lease and loan financing products with a strong command for analyzing financial results
• Work cooperatively with internal sales and credit team to submit, credit approve, document and fund transactions ranging from $250M to $50MM+
• Ability to proactively build a marketing plan to provide coverage for a large geographic area.

Job Expectations:

• Travel: 50% of the time
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process

Locations:

• 255 E Brown St BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
• 90 S 7th St MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
• 833 E Michigan St Ste 960 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

Additional Information:
Minneapolis, MN Pay Range: $175,000 -$ 279,000 USD annual (this range may not be applicable to other locations)
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Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$159,000.00 - $279,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
15 Apr 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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