The main purpose of this job is to manage existing commercial relationships as well as solicit new business opportunities with assigned customers and targeted prospects. Although it can vary by market, targeted companies generally include those with annual sales of up to $20MM.

Essential Functions

• Participate in calling activities with assigned customers and target prospects with the objective to acquire new business
• Serve as the primary advisor for an assigned portfolio of diverse and complex commercial relationships to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and retention
• Coordinate with product partners to cross-sell a full range of products and services
• Critically review and analyze portfolio to reduce risk and enhance profitability
• Facilitate credit requests, including loan structuring, negotiating/pricing, collateral, ensuring adequate loan documentation, and analyzing industry/credit risk
• Facilitate the resolution of customer problems, engage product experts as needed
• Participate in community and business functions/groups and to establish referral contacts within the marketplace
• Ensure compliance with all Bank policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Manage a portfolio of commercial relationships with some or all of the following characteristics: average loan portfolio O/S of $75MM+, average deposit portfolio of $50MM+, and annual contribution of $750M+
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of full range of commercial products, credit policies, procedures and terminology
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet Commerce Bank's driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements
• Goal oriented with well developed sales skills
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong credit analysis skills, persuasive and negotiation skills
• Excellent independent decision making skills, with minimal management oversight
• Ability to mentor, coach and provide informal leadership to team members
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license, and meet Commerce Bank's driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 8+ years of commercial banking experience required
• Experience with structuring complex credit requests preferred

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Business Banking Relationship Manager II, III, and Senior job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most appropriate job level and making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $93,000 to $187,500 annually. This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.

Location: 2730 Caton Farm Road, Joliet, Illinois 60435

Time Type:
Full time