Great Job for top sales performers! - Personal Banker Wells Fargo Employee Review

5.0
Sep 26, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

If you are good or superior in Sales, this a good job for you. The job is 80% salary and 20% incentive compensation(commission), so the day to day pressure is off as far as income. Wells Fargo does hold you to daily, weekly and quarterly goals, but if you are a top performer, this should be no problem. The company thrives on integrity, compliance, conservative practices

Cons

Average sales performers will have a hard time or struggle with meeting their minimums. The entry level positions make the employees use scripts when greeting clients which at times becomes difficult to do.

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5.0
May 7, 2026
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Pros

Great company to build experience and grow professionally. The benefits and PTO were excellent, and there were many opportunities for career development and internal growth. I learned a lot during my time there, especially in operations, customer service, and working in a fast-paced environment. Management was supportive and often acted more like career coaches, encouraging employees to develop new skills and move forward in their careers. I also built strong friendships and professional connections that I still value today.

Cons

The role could be demanding because Operations Managers often had responsibilities across multiple areas of the branch. At times, it felt like being the bridge between upper management, bankers, tellers, and customers all at once. In addition to management responsibilities, I was also expected to assist on the teller line, maintain a cash drawer, and help resolve escalated customer concerns. The workload could occasionally feel heavy for one person, especially in busy branches.

4.0
Dec 1, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits (but cost creeping up and coverage creeping down each year), Good Morale Both Management and Coworkers, and Honestly a Great Company.

Cons

Cross Selling is the only focus now, firing employees who are great at their job in every area that should matter but if the cross selling results are not meeting the ever ridiculous quota (which continues to rise) than you may not have a job next month. Expectation for customers to say yes to cross selling, leaving you with no real control of your job security. Stress!

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