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CRE Commercial Relationship Manager III

Northwest Bank

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Compensation
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Location
Independence, OH
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Job overview

The CRE Relationship Manager serves as a business advisor to clients, provides banking solutions, develops referral networks, and manages commercial relationships and loan portfolios. The role focuses on generating new business, expanding existing relationships, meeting budget goals, and managing credit quality and risk in partnership with portfolio management. A bachelor's degree and 6–8 years of CRE relationship management experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Commercial Real Estate LendingLoan ServicingCredit ProductsNon-Credit ProductsNegotiationRisk ManagementCommunicationMultitaskingPrioritization

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Marketing6+ Years CRE Relationship ManagementStrong Sales Performance

Full job description

OH0523 Independence Bus Office Job Description The CRE Relationship Manager is responsible for serving as a trusted business advisor to clients and provide a full breadth of banking solutions to meeting their financial objectives and needs, while also establishing a network of referral sources and Centers of Influence with regular calling efforts to generate new business opportunities. The CRE Relationship Manager is also responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships, ensuring exceptional client experience, while appropriately managing risk, credit quality, servicing, etc. in accordance with Northwest standards and in partnership with a portfolio management team. - Develop and expand existing commercial banking relationships, and meaningful "Centers of Influence" relationships - Prospect actively and successfully bring in new relationships to Northwest - Engage with the various product partners on a regular basis to discuss cross-selling opportunities and referrals to expand and deepen client relationships - Achieve and exceed budget goals as assigned individually and by region - Actively participate in community and professional networking events - Establish and maintain an ongoing prospect list, and a set calling and meeting schedule for prospects, existing clients, and COIs - Encourage existing clients to provide ongoing referrals for all types of products and services, and clients and their employees to maintain their personal banking at Northwest - Manage a commercial loan portfolio of clients - Make loan presentations and recommendations to Credit, team leaders, and senior line of business managers as required - Partner with credit and portfolio management to ensure annual reviews and line of credit renewals are completed on a timely basis - Ensure non-credit clients have appropriate treasury management and other related commercial services, and risk ratings are appropriate - As required, collect on delinquent accounts - Analyze financial statements and related credit material to stay apprised of client performance and assess risk on a continuous basis in conjunction with Portfolio Management - Complete loan closings in partnership with Portfolio Management - Ensure all credit files include current financial statements, agency reports, etc. in partnership with Portfolio Management - Participate in continued sales, product and credit training - Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations - Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency - Work as part of a team - Work with on-site equipment Education + Experience preferred - Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Marketing - 6-8 years of CRE relationship management experience - Experience consistently delivering strong sales performance - Extensive comprehensive knowledge and understanding of commercial real estate lending, loan servicing, credit and non-credit products. - Strong negotiating skills in terms, loan structure and pricing. - Knowledge and understanding of risk management. - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize responsibilities. #LI-EK1 Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

How this job compares

Set against the 831 open Commercial Banking jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$112–190K/yr27 salary ranges
  • US median$25–27/hr45 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 82 open Commercial Banking jobs in Ohio and 831 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Commercial Banking postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (723 postings).
Education
269 of the 831 open Commercial Banking jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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