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. 

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About This Job

The Commercial Banking Summer Intern will support business development, prospecting, marketing, and relationship management efforts across the Indiana and Cincinnati commercial banking markets. The intern will spend the first portion of the summer working alongside the Indiana team before transitioning to the Cincinnati market after the July 4 holiday. This role provides hands-on exposure to commercial banking, business development strategies, client acquisition efforts, and relationship management. The intern will work closely with Relationship Managers (RMs) and product partners to help identify new business opportunities, coordinate prospect outreach campaigns, and support market expansion initiatives.

The summer internship session will begin on Tuesday, May 18, 2027, and will run for 11 weeks, ending on Friday, July 30, 2027. Internships are paid, full-time opportunities with a Monday through Friday work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research using internal CRM platforms, ZoomInfo, professional networks, and other approved resources.

• Identify potential commercial banking opportunities and assist with lead generation efforts.

• Support business development campaigns by helping plan and coordinate client and prospect drop day activities.

• Assist with the development of prospecting strategies, territory plans, and calling routes.

• Prepare and send introductory correspondence, marketing materials, and outreach letters on behalf of Relationship Managers.

• Make initial outreach calls and emails to targeted prospects as directed by the banking team.

• Maintain and update prospect information within CRM systems.

• Collaborate with Indiana and Cincinnati banking teams to support market coverage and business development initiatives.

• Accompany Relationship Managers and product partners on client and prospect meetings.

• Provide administrative and project support related to marketing campaigns, prospecting efforts, and special projects.

Learning Opportunities

• Commercial banking and middle-market business development

• Client acquisition and prospecting strategies

• Relationship management practices

• CRM utilization and sales pipeline management

• Market research and lead generation techniques

• Collaboration with treasury management, lending, and other banking product specialists

• Professional networking and client engagement

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Comfortable making calls and conducting outreach to prospective clients.

• Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Interest in banking, sales, relationship management, and business development.

Preferred Attributes

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

• Professional presence and customer-focused mindset.

• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Ability to build relationships and communicate confidently with business professionals.

• Eagerness to learn about commercial banking and business development.

*Time will be split between Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

***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 Intern job. 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. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $20.00 per hour.

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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.

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