Wells Fargo

Merchant Services Partner Channel Sales Leader

Wells Fargo$159K — $305K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Merchant Services Sales or equivalent
  • 4+ years in management or leadership roles
  • Extensive experience in Partner Channel and Merchant Services strategy
  • Proven track record in building and scaling strategic partner ecosystems
  • Deep understanding of embedded payments and fintech partnerships
  • Strong sales leadership and coaching capabilities
  • Ability to influence executive leaders and key stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop high-performing sales teams for Merchant Services
  • Execute partner go-to-market strategies to drive market growth
  • Own accountability for partner acquisition, productivity, and revenue
  • Establish strategic relationships to enhance distribution channels
  • Lead business development initiatives across partner sales channels
  • Serve as an advisor on payment trends and competitive insights
  • Champion transformational initiatives to improve partner and channel effectiveness

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Disability and life insurance offerings
  • Parental and caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Financial benefits like adoption reimbursement and commuter perks
Full Job Description

In this role, you will:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing organization of sales professionals responsible for driving Merchant Services revenue growth through strategic channel partnerships, including software providers, ISVs, franchisors, associations, private equity firms, referral networks, and other distribution partners.
  • Develop and execute long-term partner go-to-market strategies that expand market reach, accelerate merchant acquisition, increase partner-led revenue, and strengthen Wells Fargo's position within the payment's ecosystem.
  • Own business performance across the Partner Channel organization, with accountability for partner acquisition, partner productivity, portfolio growth, revenue generation, profitability, and execution against strategic objectives.
  • Establish and expand strategic relationships with key partner organizations, identifying opportunities to create scalable distribution channels, increase referral volume, and deepen market penetration across targeted industries and client segments.
  • Lead business development efforts across partner-led sales channels while partnering with Product, Risk, Credit, Operations, Technology, and Relationship Management teams to deliver integrated solutions and exceptional partner experiences.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership by identifying emerging payment trends, industry partnerships, competitive threats, and ecosystem opportunities that inform business strategy and investment priorities.
  • Lead transformation initiatives that enhance partner onboarding, channel effectiveness, operational efficiency, and organizational scalability while navigating evolving market, competitive, and regulatory landscapes.
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks, operational controls, performance metrics, financial disciplines, and risk management practices to support sustainable growth and regulatory compliance.
  • Champion a data-driven sales culture through disciplined management routines, partner performance analytics, forecasting, pipeline governance, and strategic resource allocation.
  • Collaborate and influence cross-functional stakeholders across Product, Treasury Management, Commercial Banking, Risk, Operations, Marketing, and Technology to ensure alignment between partner strategies, client needs, and enterprise priorities.
  • Interpret and implement policies, compliance requirements, and operational procedures while ensuring partner programs are executed in accordance with regulatory and risk management standards.
  • Manage the allocation of people and financial resources to maximize partner channel performance, support growth objectives, and deliver targeted business outcomes.
  • Build and develop a diverse, high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous talent development.
  • Influence executive leadership to shape channel strategy, prioritize investments, resolve complex organizational challenges, and deliver sustainable growth through indirect sales and strategic partnerships.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of Merchant Services Sales experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 4+ years of management or leadership experience


Desired Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience leading Partner Channel, Merchant Services, and Payments go-to-market strategies.
  • Proven success building and scaling strategic partner ecosystems, including ISVs, fintechs, franchisors, associations, and referral networks.
  • Deep understanding of merchant acquiring embedded payments, digital commerce, fintech partnerships, and enterprise payment solutions.
  • Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, market expansion, merchant acquisition, and partner-led sales performance.
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders, partner executives, and key stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to build strategic cross-functional partnerships across Sales, Product, Technology, Risk, Operations, and Finance.
  • Experience leading organizations through transformational growth, channel expansion, and organizational change.
  • Strong sales leadership capabilities, including pipeline governance, forecasting, performance management, and talent development.

Posting Locations:

  • 550 S. Tryon - Charlotte, North Carolina
  • 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg B - Irving, Texas
  • 1150 W Washington St - Tempe, Arizona
  • 2850 S Price Rd - Chandler, Arizona
  • 171 17th Street - Atlanta, Georgia
  • 333 Market St - San Francisco, California
  • 10 S. Wacker - Chicago, Illinois

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work at one of the locations in this job posting.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
  • This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • 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.

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 - $305,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit  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:

17 Sep 2026

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

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