With a 110-year heritage, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is the nation's premier not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting insurance fraud and crime.
NICB membership includes more than 1,200 property-casualty insurance companies, vehicle rental companies, auto auctions, vehicle finance companies, self-insured organizations and strategic partners. Beyond our membership, our more than 400 employees work with law enforcement agencies, technology experts, government officials, prosecutors, international crime-fighting organizations and the public to lead a united effort to prevent and combat insurance fraud and crime.
A career with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is rewarding and fulfilling to people who have the passion to play an important role in combating insurance fraud and vehicle crime. At the NICB, we know our people are our competitive advantage, and so, we offer a work atmosphere that is second to none.
Position Purpose:
The Manufacturers Partnership Manager is responsible for building, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and strategic partners.
Work Arrangement and Description:
This is a remote position which means NICB grants the privilege and flexibility to work from a location within the boundaries of the United States or its Territories. The preferred candidate will reside in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin.
Responsibilities:
- Grows relationships with OEMs and strategic partners, serving as the primary point of contact for all business interactions.
- Develops programs to expand partnership and collaboration with OEMs and strategic partners
- Ensures programs and initiatives align with industry standards, NICB strategic objectives and the needs of law enforcement.
- Oversees VIN manual development and publication process, including the transition from print to digital.
- Oversees the Impound Program, identifying ways to increase participation and streamline the collection and ingestion of impound data.
- Supports the SVIN program through the coordination of plant tours and collection and maintenance of SVIN data.
- Liaises with the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) and other national data programs
- Responsible for stakeholder engagement to include partnering with Partner Engagement and Member Services (PEMS) in the coordination of recurring meetings with vehicle finance, rental car companies, and other key stakeholders.
- Hosts annual Vehicle Fraud & Crime Conference (VFCC) and Manufacturers Summit to support strategic alignment, information exchange and knowledge sharing, etc.
- Supports Intelligence and Analytics in the production of quarterly reports and efforts to modernize NICB data products
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or four years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5-10 years of experience in partnership management, account management or other related field
- Must have experience in the automotive, heavy equipment, or other related industry
- Experience in data sharing and data analytics to optimize operations and improve collaboration
- The preferred candidate will reside in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and address audiences effectively
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with manufacturer representatives, partners and other key stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- Adept at leveraging virtual collaboration tools to maintain high productivity.
- Optimizes existing processes to improve team productivity and output.
- Utilizes a systems-thinking approach to map complex data processes to long-term strategic goals
- Proficiency in project and change management, leading initiatives from concept to completion.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises the Manufacturers Partnership Program
Contacts:
- NICB employees at all levels
- Manufacturer personnel
- External stakeholders and partners
- Law enforcement personnel at all levels
Environment/Physical Demands:
- Extensive use of a computer
- Position requires overnight travel approximately once per month, typically for 2-3 consecutive days.
Salary Range and Statement:
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $127,000. Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors including the specific requirements for this position, the candidate's geographic location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NICB HR can share more about the specific salary range for your geographic location during the hiring process.
Benefits:
Our benefits are unparalleled! NICB offers employees a comprehensive benefits package, an attractive 401(k) plan and generous paid time off. For more information, visit https://www.nicb.org/about-nicb/careers.
The NICB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: NICB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the NICB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience in lieu of a degree
- 5-10 years of experience in partnership management, account management, or a related field
- Experience in the automotive, heavy equipment, or a related industry
- Experience with data sharing and data analytics to optimize operations and improve collaboration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Ability to deliver presentations and address audiences effectively
- Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with manufacturer representatives, partners, and stakeholders
- Strong leadership, collaboration, written communication, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with project management and change management
- Ability to optimize processes and apply systems thinking to complex data processes
- Ability to travel overnight approximately once per month
What We Do
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is a U.S. not-for-profit organization that works with insurers, law enforcement, government officials and the public to prevent and combat insurance fraud and related crime. Its intelligence-driven work includes analytics and investigations, alongside crime-prevention education and policy advocacy. NICB also helps members and partners detect and deter vehicle theft and other insurance-related crimes through shared expertise and resources.
