Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Commercial Banking Business Development Representative for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $2B supporting the Greenville, Columbia & Charleston, SC markets as part of the Commercial Bank. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role you will:
- Lead complex market and other large scale planning efforts with Commercial Banking Business Development, by conducting competitive analyses, leveraging business tools, and applying market insights to identify areas of opportunity
- Review and analyze complex, multi-faceted or larger scale prospects' needs and Wells Fargo's offerings, considering profitability and risk to Commercial Banking
- Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations within the Commercial Banking Business Development group requiring solid understanding of relevant policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
- Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and middle to senior level managers to resolve prospects' issues while achieving Wells Fargo's business objectives, by helping prospects navigate processes and escalating inquiries when needed; serve as a mentor for less experienced colleagues
- Identify and source complex prospects and engage in both cold and warm outreach, and lead team to employ 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
- 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
- 5+ years of Commercial Banking Business Development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of core banking products and services, such as commercial lending and treasury management
- Completion of formal credit training program
- Established local network and deep understanding of the Greenville, Columbia & Charleston, SC markets to drive business development
- Commercial banking account relationship management experience for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $2B
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively to deliver the organization to clients and prospects
- Demonstrated experience generating new client relationships, building and retaining long-term client relationships
- Experience identifying and mitigating risk, ensuring compliance with processes and procedures
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- 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
- Travel : Ability to travel
Location:
- 15 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
- 1441 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- 320 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
- 550 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
16 Aug 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.
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.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of Commercial Banking Business Development experience
- Ability to travel
- Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lending and treasury management
- Completion of formal credit training program
- Established local network and deep understanding of Greenville, Columbia & Charleston, SC markets
- Commercial banking account relationship management experience for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $2B
- Demonstrated experience generating new client relationships and building long-term client relationships
- Demonstrated experience identifying and mitigating risk and ensuring compliance with processes and procedures
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with relationship managers and product organizations
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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