Team Lead, Real Estate

Commerce Bank

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MO - Kansas City Downtown/Plaza - Kansas City - KC Downtown Bank Building (1000 Walnut) (64106) Until 9/1/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 3, 2026 Last posted July 3, 2026
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: $158,000.00 - $187,500.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to lead a team of Relationship Managers for both the comprehensive management of existing customer relationships as well as soliciting new business opportunities with assigned customers and prospects.

Essential Functions

  • Manage a team of Relationship Manager’s (RM) who serve the banking needs for a particular territory and/or industry, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and retention

  • Develop departmental goals for new incremental income and coach direct reports on targeted sales activities to maximize new business opportunities

  • Provide career counseling and ensures that succession planning is addressed for critical roles

  • Review and analyzes portfolio to reduce risk and enhance profitability

  • Review credit requests; including loan structuring, negotiating/pricing, collateral, ensure adequate loan documentation, and analyze industry/credit risk.

  • Participate in community and business functions/groups to ensure a positive image for the bank and to establish referral contacts within the marketplace

  • Ensures compliance with all bank policies, procedures, regulations, and laws

  • Manages a team of RMs with a combined portfolio of commercial relationships with some or all of the following characteristics:

    • Avg loan portfolio O/S of $150MM to $200MM

    • Avg deposit portfolio of $75MM to $100MM

    • Annual contribution of $3MM to $5MM

  • Oversee department workflow and effectively communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members

  • Provide guidance to team members on departmental projects/issues, coach and develop training plans, lead development conversations and answer day-to-day questions for team members

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

  • Strong knowledge of full range of commercial products, credit policies, procedures and terminology

  • Strong knowledge of the commercial banking field

  • Goal oriented with well-developed sales skills

  • Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Strong credit analysis skills, 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

  • Ability to develop and coach team members with proven ability to achieve results through collaboration and teamwork

  • Self-starter with strong decision-making skills and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the company, clearly expressing ideas and concepts, both verbally and in writing

  • 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

  • Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook 

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience required

  • 5+ years commercial banking experience required

  • 1+ years leadership experience required

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.

***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 Team Lead, Real Estate job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in 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 $158,000 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.

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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: 1000 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time
About this role

Summary

Lead a team of Relationship Managers managing commercial banking portfolios and client relationships.

Job title

Team Lead, Real Estate

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO; remote work not specified

Salary

$158k–$188k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

commercial productscredit policiessales skillsstrategic analysisnegotiation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

commercial bankingcredit analysisteam leadershipcustomer relations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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Work arrangement unknown