Senior Lead Commercial Banking Business Development Representative at Wells Fargo

Birmingham, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Banking, Business Development, Client Acquisition, Relationship Management, Sales Strategy, Risk Management, Financial Solutions, Market Analysis, Networking, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Multi-tasking, Collaboration, Treasury Management, Credit Acumen, Community Engagement

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Middle Market Business Development Officer for the southeastern Michigan area to increase momentum and drive growth with a focused effort exclusively on sourcing new customer relationships. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at www.wellsfargo.com/careers. In this role, you will: Prospect companies with annual gross sales between $100MM - $500MM and remain engaged until prospects are successfully converted to customers Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop and lead market and other large-scale planning efforts, by conducting competitive analyses, leveraging business tools, and applying market insights to identify areas of opportunity across groups and functions Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges of prospects’ needs and in-depth evaluation of Wells Fargo’s offerings, considering profitability and risk to the Commercial Bank and coordination of highly complex activities and guidance to others Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions within the Commercial Banking Business Development group that are large-scale, cross-functional, and companywide strategies Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise to improve processes and risk control, resolve prospects’ issues while achieving Wells Fargo’s business objectives, and represent the company externally; serve as an expert advisor to leadership and as a mentor for less experienced colleagues Lead the identification and sourcing of prospects and engage in both cold and warm outreach, employing strategies focused on generating new, profitable Commercial Banking relationships Understand the full suite of financial solutions offered by Wells Fargo to Commercial Banking clients and the financial solutions currently used by each prospect Strategically collaborate with relationship managers and product organizations in prospect interactions through closing of the first transactions, by leading internal coordination to develop and present financial solutions to prospects Required Qualifications: 7+ years of Commercial Banking Business Development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Proven track record and experience in direct sourcing and prospecting new clients Commercial banking account relationship management experience for clients with annual revenue of $100MM to $500MM. Commercial or Middle Market account relationship management experience Established network in the city of Detroit and surrounding area Existing local in-market network to fuel new client acquisition {or business development} Experience developing partnerships and collaborating with other business and functional areas Treasury Management product knowledge Experience building relationships with community organizations and key community influencers Proven ability to develop and execute a sales strategy on multiple prospects simultaneously Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills Proficient with MS Technology Platforms (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.) Credit acumen demonstrated through education Risk management experience to include understanding of the responsibility to protect sensitive information Bachelor’s degree preferred Job Expectations: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship This position offers a hybrid work schedule 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 Ability to travel up to 25% of the time #commercialbanking Locations: 255 E Brown St., Birmingham, MI 48009 Posting End Date: 5 Jan 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity 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. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more. Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellsfargo For questions on how to search and apply, visit our frequently asked questions.

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Responsibilities

The role involves prospecting companies with annual gross sales between $100MM - $500MM and advising senior leadership on market planning efforts. Additionally, the representative will lead the strategy for addressing complex challenges and engage with various professionals to improve processes and achieve business objectives.