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Commercial Banking Sales Lead - Merchant Services

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Hybrid
Charlotte, NC, USA
Senior level
Hybrid
Charlotte, NC, USA
Senior level
Drive new business development and consultative sales of merchant services and electronic receivables solutions for middle-market and corporate clients. Lead complex cross-functional sales initiatives, build banker and internal partnerships, present to executive stakeholders, expand existing relationships, mentor sales professionals, and identify product and process improvements. The role requires deep knowledge of payment architecture, interchange, merchant onboarding, and risk exposure, with occasional travel and hybrid work.
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About this role:
We are seeking an experienced commercial payment professional to support middle market and large corporate clients through a relationship-oriented, banker-aligned coverage model.
This role focuses on complex merchant and payments solutions for established commercial clients, including multi-entity structures, higher transaction volumes, and integrated payment needs.
In this role, you will:
  • Drive new business development of electronic receivables and merchant services solutions for middle market clients
  • Lead complex, cross-functional sales initiatives with broad market impact
  • Build strong internal partnerships to expand merchant services penetration and brand awareness
  • Execute consultative sales strategies aligned to client needs and revenue objectives
  • Present effectively to C-level client executives and internal senior leadership
  • Mentor and support less experienced sales professionals
  • Contribute to product enhancements and identify opportunities for business process improvements
  • Actively share market insights and collaborate within a high-performance team environment

Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of Business to Business (B2B) Sales experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 5+ years of proven Merchant Sales experience and/or payment processing sales experience

Desired Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience working with Commercial clients that generate $50MM+ in annual revenue
  • Strong background in commercial banking, treasury, or financial services sales
  • Demonstrated success acquiring net-new clients and expanding existing relationships
  • Deep understanding of interchange, payment architecture, and merchant services risk exposure
  • Proven ability to manage the full merchant onboarding lifecycle
  • Strong team player that thrives working in a joint sales approach
  • Excellent verbal and written communication

Posting Locations:
  • 171 17th Street - Atlanta, Georgia, 30363
  • 550 S. Tryon - Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
  • 1699 Coral Way - Miami, Florida, 33145

Job Expectations:
  • Ability to work at the posted job location.
  • Travel: Occasional about 1-2 times per month.
  • This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • This position does not offer VISA sponsorship.
  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/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.

Posting End Date:
14 Oct 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.
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