Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager

Mercantil Commerce Bank; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Job summary

Commerce Bank in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Real Estate Relationship Manager to lead a diverse CRE portfolio and grow new business. You will manage relationships, analyze credit, and coordinate cross-sell of bank products, delivering tailored financing solutions.

The role requires 5+ years of CRE/banking experience, a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and strong sales and negotiation skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration required.
• 5+ years of commercial real estate/banking experience preferred.
• Prior formal credit training or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform calling activities with assigned customers and targeted prospects to acquire new business.
• Serve as the primary advisor for an assigned CRE portfolio, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
• Coordinate with product partners to cross-sell a full range of banking products and services.
• Critically review portfolio to reduce risk and enhance profitability.
• Facilitate loan structuring, pricing, collateral, and documentation while analyzing credit risk.
• Engage with community and business groups to build referral networks and company presence.

Skills

Commercial banking

Credit analysis

Relationship management

Sales & prospecting

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Working at Commerce Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us. Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you. Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.

Compensation Range Annual Salary: $137,000.00 - $216,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job The applicant must have the ability to critically review, analyze and structure commercial loans, cross sell other bank products, and attract new business to Commerce Bank. Strong Marketing and credit analysis skills are required. Heavy calling on clients/prospects/referral sources of 250+ calls per year is expected of the applicant. The candidate should be goal-oriented with strong sales skills that will enable them to facilitate and cultivate leads. This position involves both the comprehensive management of existing customer relationships as well as soliciting new business opportunities with targeted prospects. This Commercial Banking position manages a loan portfolio of $25MM to $50MM. The candidate will serve as the relationship manager between the customer and other areas of the Bank in resolving customer problems and meeting the customer's needs.

Essential Functions

• Perform calling activities with assigned customers and targeted prospects with the objective to acquire new business
• Serve as the primary advisor for an assigned portfolio of diverse and complex Commercial Real Estate (CRE) relationships, ensuring 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, engaging product experts as needed
• Participate in community and business functions/groups to ensure a positive image for the Bank and to establish referral contacts within the marketplace
• Ensure compliance with all bank policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of full range of commercial products, credit policies, procedures and terminology
• Strong credit analysis skills
• Strong time management skills, with ability to appropriately prioritize calling activities and strategies
• Goal oriented with strong sales skills
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong persuasive and negotiation skills
• 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
• 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
• Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 5+ years of commercial real estate / banking experience required
• Prior formal credit training or experience preferred

For this position, Commerce Bank will review your motor vehicle driving record. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you’ll be asked to authorize our review of that record.

For this position, federal regulations require Commerce Bank to prepare an investigatory consumer report which will disclose credit history. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you will be asked to authorize that report.

**Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education

***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 Real Estate Relationship Manager III or Senior level 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 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 $137,000 to $216,000 annually. This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plans that will correspond to meeting performance goals.

#LI-KD1 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.

Location: 1225 17th Street Suite 2550, Denver, Colorado 80202

Time Type: Full time

Commerce Bank has been awarded numerous awards for our company culture. We have been included on distinguished lists such as Forbes’ Best Midsized Employers, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Korn Ferry’s Engaged Performance Award. You’ll see the difference for yourself when you join the team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Commerce Bank is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and believes that every individual should have the opportunity to work at a job for which he, she or they qualifies. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability (including physical or mental handicap), age, veteran status, military status, national origin, religion, pregnancy status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.