Manufacturers Partnership Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish, nurture, and enhance relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and strategic partners.

• Act as the main contact for all business-related communications.

• Create initiatives aimed at broadening partnerships and collaborations with OEMs and strategic partners.

• Ensure that programs and initiatives are in line with industry standards, NICB strategic goals, and the requirements of law enforcement.

• Manage the development and publication of the VIN manual, including the transition from print to digital formats.

• Oversee the Impound Program to boost participation and enhance impound-data collection and processing.

• Assist the SVIN program through plant-tour organization and SVIN data gathering and upkeep.

• Serve as a liaison with NASTF, NMVTIS, and other national data initiatives.

• Organize regular stakeholder meetings involving vehicle finance companies, rental car agencies, and other crucial stakeholders.

• Host the yearly Vehicle Fraud & Crime Conference and Manufacturers Summit.

• Provide support to Intelligence and Analytics with quarterly reporting and the modernization of NICB data offerings.

• Supervise the Manufacturers Partnership Program.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of four years of relevant experience in place of a degree.

• 5-10 years of experience in partnership management, account management, or a similar field.

• Background in the automotive, heavy equipment, or related industries.

• Experience with data sharing and analytics to enhance operations and foster collaboration.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).

• Capability to deliver presentations and engage effectively with audiences.

• Skill in building and sustaining strong relationships with manufacturer representatives, partners, and other essential stakeholders.

• Strong leadership abilities and a knack for effective collaboration.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to utilize virtual collaboration tools efficiently.

• Skills in process optimization.

• Systems-thinking approach to aligning complex data processes with long-term strategic objectives.

• Proficient in project and change management.

• Willingness to travel overnight approximately once a month, typically for 2-3 consecutive days.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Attractive 401(k) plan.

• Generous paid time off.