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Commercial Banking has more than 8,000 team members across 8 divisions and 80 markets nationwide providing industry expertise, customized solutions, and local service to support the diverse financial needs of customers. Commercial Banking provides products and services, including credit and treasury solutions, to customers with annual sales typically ranging from $500+ million. With its Specialized Industries group, Wells Fargo also provides expertise across industries including Agribusiness, Gaming, Healthcare, Government & Institutional, and Technology throughout its regional presence.
Healthcare, Higher Education and Non-Profit (HHN) is part of Specialized Industries within Commercial Banking. HHN covers large institutional clients seeking complex solutions in depository credit, treasury management and investment banking.
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Commercial Banking Relationship Manager for Healthcare, Higher Education and Non-Profit that will lead and support a team of business development individuals in sourcing new Commercial Bank Clients, by cultivating relationships through existing networks. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
In this role, you will:
Develop, retain, and grow complex client relationships through the art of relationship management, by understanding the needs and priorities of clients and financial decision makers, responding quickly, communicating proactively but strategically, managing expectations, and soliciting feedback
Lead structuring, modification, and renewal of complex cash flow, real estate loans, and certain other industry specific solutions within Commercial Banking by analyzing financials, presenting to clients, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and partnering with senior peers to execute more complex transactions
Review, understand, and offer the full suite of complex solutions offered by Wells Fargo to commercial clients to meet complex needs that require solid understanding and an in-depth evaluation, by engaging product organizations to develop client specific solutions, leveraging a solid understanding of clients’ businesses, strategic objectives, operational priorities, and financial positions
Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations within the Commercial Banking Relationship Management 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 client issues while achieving Wells Fargo’s business objectives, by helping clients navigate Wells Fargo’s processes, escalating inquiries when needed, and identifying and recommending opportunities for process improvements and risk control enhancements
Drive relationship planning activities to deliver the full suite of solutions and maintain sales and pipeline disciplines by keeping information current in relevant systems
Support Business Development Representatives in sourcing new Commercial Banking clients, by cultivating relationships through existing networks
Partner with Commercial Lending Product Management to provide feedback and recommendations to leadership on client and market needs to enable the innovation, design, and delivery of credit solutions more effectively
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Commercial Banking Relationship Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
3+ years banking relationship management experience within healthcare, higher-education, and cultural/service NFP industries
Demonstrated ability to maintain and expand client relationships, as well as developing new client relationships in the HHN space
Established network of client relationships and centers of influence in the HHN space
Ability to obtain the Municipal Finance Professional (“MFP”) designation
Demonstrated ability to identify, understand, and analyze growth opportunities based on market potential
Proven ability to manage reputational risks
Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with and communicate to internal and external key stakeholders
Job Expectations:
Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time
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
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.
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:
2 Aug 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.
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commercial lead jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in commercial, sales, or business development roles
- Demonstrated ability to manage and close complex B2B contracts
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Strong negotiation skills with experience structuring multi-year agreements
- Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, economics, or a related field
- Experience collaborating with legal and finance teams on contract terms
Tips for Your Commercial Lead Job Search
Quantify commercial outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for commercial lead roles want to see revenue influenced, deal sizes closed, and pipeline growth you drove. Replace phrases like 'managed accounts' with the contract value you owned or the percentage uplift you delivered in a defined period.
Align your experience to the sales cycle length
Enterprise commercial roles often involve six-to-twelve-month cycles, while transactional roles close in days. Read each job description for cycle complexity and tailor your examples to match, because a mismatch in deal cadence is one of the first things interviewers probe.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commercial lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional influence in your cover letter
Commercial leads routinely work across legal, finance, and product to close deals. Show one specific example where you coordinated internally to unblock a contract, because employers hiring for these roles need someone who can move stakeholders, not just customers.
Prepare a structured case for your biggest deal
Most commercial lead interviews include a deep-dive on one deal you owned end to end. Practice walking through the opportunity identification, the internal and external obstacles, how you priced and structured the agreement, and what you learned from the outcome.
Negotiate with a competing offer or market data
Commercial lead compensation often includes a variable component, so negotiate base and commission structure separately. Reference Bureau of Labor Statistics or published industry compensation benchmarks to anchor your ask rather than citing what you earned previously.
Commercial Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commercial leads?
The companies hiring the most commercial leads right now include Wells Fargo, ABM Industries, and Adyen, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is particularly strong in energy, infrastructure, and enterprise software sectors.
How many commercial lead jobs are remote?
About 40% of commercial lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of most commercial roles. Sub-areas such as partnership management and inside sales tend to have the highest remote availability, while field-based and enterprise roles more commonly require in-person presence.
How do you become a commercial lead?
Start by building a foundation in sales, account management, or business development, where you learn to manage pipelines and close deals. Progress into roles with increasing contract complexity and deal size. Develop cross-functional skills by working alongside legal and finance on contract negotiations. Over time, take ownership of full commercial cycles rather than individual stages, and seek roles that explicitly carry revenue or margin accountability.
Can you get hired as a commercial lead with limited experience?
Yes, some organizations hire candidates into commercial lead roles from adjacent backgrounds such as procurement, project management, or customer success, especially if they can demonstrate an understanding of contract terms and revenue impact. Focusing on industries where you have deep domain knowledge, and framing past work in terms of commercial outcomes rather than activity, helps compensate for a shorter direct sales history.
What does the commercial lead interview process look like?
Most commercial lead interview processes include a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your deal history, and at least one panel interview with stakeholders from sales leadership, finance, or product. A case study or deal role-play is common, where you are asked to walk through how you would structure and close a specific type of contract. Reference checks and compensation discussions typically come after the final panel stage.
Where can I find and apply to commercial lead jobs?
You can find and apply to commercial lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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