Wells Fargo

Lead Emerging Middle Market Business Development Representative

Wells Fargo$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Emerging Middle Market Business Development experience or equivalent training, military experience, or education.
  • Comprehensive understanding of commercial banking products and services, including lending and treasury management.
  • Completion of a formal credit training program.
  • Established network and strong knowledge of the Atlanta, GA market.
  • Experience managing commercial banking relationships for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $100MM.
  • Skills in generating and maintaining client relationships.
  • Experience in risk identification and compliance management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale planning efforts by analyzing competitive landscapes and identifying market opportunities.
  • Assess complex prospects’ needs, aligning them with Wells Fargo's offerings while considering profitability and risk.
  • Make informed decisions in multifaceted situations, guiding the team towards meeting business objectives.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and managers to solve issues while mentoring less experienced team members.
  • Identify and engage with prospects through both cold and warm outreach to build new client relationships.
  • Understand the financial solutions available to Emerging Middle Market clients and their current usage.
  • Coordinate with relationship managers for a seamless client experience in transaction closure.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing flexibility.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship within the team.
  • Access to a strong support network in the Atlanta market.
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Emerging Middle Market Business Development Representative for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $100MM supporting the Atlanta, GA market as part of the Commercial Bank. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at .

In this role you will:

  • Lead complex market and other large scale planning efforts with Emerging Middle Market Business Development, by conducting competitive analyses, leveraging business tools, and applying market insights to identify areas of opportunity
  • Review and analyze complex and multi-faceted prospects’ needs and Wells Fargo’s offerings, considering profitability and risk to the Commercial Bank
  • Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations within the Emerging Middle Market 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 mid-level 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 Emerging Middle Market relationships
  • Understand the full suite of financial solutions offered by Wells Fargo to Emerging Middle Market 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

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Emerging Middle Market Business Development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired qualifications:

  • 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 Atlanta, GA market to drive business development
  • Commercial banking account relationship management experience for clients with annual revenue of $25MM to $100MM
  • 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

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
  • Travel: Ability to travel up

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Location:

  • 171 17th Street NW Bldg 100, Atlanta, GA 30363

Posting End Date:

30 Jul 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

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