The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center.

As part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports and RV markets.

The 2015 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

Voting for the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election begins next week, running from Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 24. Election details, ballots and links will be sent to the member company's designated primary contact between Monday and Tuesday, May 9–10.

To ensure that the election-specific e-mail arrives in your mailbox by May 11, simply add the following e-mail address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

Learn more about the candidates, their backgrounds and campaign goals by visiting www.sema.org/bod16.

The SEMA Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman, secretary and treasurer. While there are a limited number of seats available on the SEMA Board, the election process provides all SEMA-member companies the opportunity to influence the direction and future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

Voting for the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election begins next week, running from Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 24. Election details, ballots and links will be sent to the member company's designated primary contact between Monday and Tuesday, May 9–10.

To ensure that the election-specific e-mail arrives in your mailbox by May 11, simply add the following e-mail address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

Learn more about the candidates, their backgrounds and campaign goals by visiting www.sema.org/bod16.

The SEMA Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman, secretary and treasurer. While there are a limited number of seats available on the SEMA Board, the election process provides all SEMA-member companies the opportunity to influence the direction and future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

Voting for the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election begins next week, running from Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 24. Election details, ballots and links will be sent to the member company's designated primary contact between Monday and Tuesday, May 9–10.

To ensure that the election-specific e-mail arrives in your mailbox by May 11, simply add the following e-mail address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

Learn more about the candidates, their backgrounds and campaign goals by visiting www.sema.org/bod16.

The SEMA Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman, secretary and treasurer. While there are a limited number of seats available on the SEMA Board, the election process provides all SEMA-member companies the opportunity to influence the direction and future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Inside Salesperson/Customer Service Representative: Grand General Accessories Manufacturing is hiring an inside salesperson/customer service representative to handle orders and inquiries, take care of existing customers, develop new prospects, support field sales representatives, attend trade shows, perform field visits and meet sales targets and deadlines. The successful candidate must be proficient in MS Word and Excel, have an automotive background, be fluent in Spanish and have three years of sales experience.
• Manufacturer’s Representative: Considine Sales & Marketing is hiring a manufacturer’s representative to call on the states of Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas. Responsibilities include generating profitable revenue growth through establishing new customers; building strong customer accounts and retaining those customers; establishing, maintaining and servicing accounts; and covering an assigned territory to ensure high customer satisfaction, positive long-term relationships and repeat business. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of successful outside sales experience and experience selling automotive and/or truck accessories.
• Off-Road Fabricator/Technician: Destination 4x4s & More is hiring an off-road fabricator/technician with Hunter alignment machine proficiency to perform a broad range of automotive repairs. The successful candidate will have three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and mechanical equipment. ASE certification is a plus.
• Parts Manager: Canepa is hiring a parts manager with independent repair shop experience serving multiple OEM lines. Responsibilities include maintaining a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department and establishing individual parts inventory levels and balancing them for maximum turnover.The ideal candidate will have more than five years of related automotive parts experience and strong management experience.
• Salesperson: Gacco is hiring an experienced salesperson to promote the company’s accessories nationwide. This position will be paid salary plus commission. Sales reports must be provided twice per week.

SEMA recently launched the SEMA Career Center to address the employment challenges of automotive companies and facilitate a talent pipeline for entering into the automotive aftermarket industry. Through an automotive network that includes the Auto Care Association, the SEMA Career Center will expand the volume and reach of job openings from automotive companies throughout the country.

By Gavin Knapp

Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In OperationSM, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang, but not sure of the sales potential? SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

Planning to stock products or create specials marketed to Nissan 350z owners? SEMA Market Research can show you how many 350zs are within your service area.

Introducing SEMA-Member VIO Counts

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive to provide SEMA members the opportunity to request Vehicles In Operation (VIO) counts. SEMA Market Research can now utilize Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM to offer members new insight into the opportunities available for their businesses. Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM gives SEMA Market Research access to comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

SEMA-member VIO counts can help you understand opportunities for:

• New Product Development
• Product Planning
• Inventory Management
• Sales Planning
• Location Decisions

For more information, visit www.sema.org/vio

This program is available on a trial basis for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. This program allows SEMA members to request specific VIO counts to facilitate a current project, but does not grant direct access or transfer of the AutoCount database. Additional restrictions and limitations apply. Visit www.sema.org/vio for terms and conditions.

Learn more about Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM here: www.autocount.com.

By Gavin Knapp

Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In OperationSM, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang, but not sure of the sales potential? SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

Planning to stock products or create specials marketed to Nissan 350z owners? SEMA Market Research can show you how many 350zs are within your service area.

Introducing SEMA-Member VIO Counts

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive to provide SEMA members the opportunity to request Vehicles In Operation (VIO) counts. SEMA Market Research can now utilize Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM to offer members new insight into the opportunities available for their businesses. Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM gives SEMA Market Research access to comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

SEMA-member VIO counts can help you understand opportunities for:

• New Product Development
• Product Planning
• Inventory Management
• Sales Planning
• Location Decisions

For more information, visit www.sema.org/vio

This program is available on a trial basis for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. This program allows SEMA members to request specific VIO counts to facilitate a current project, but does not grant direct access or transfer of the AutoCount database. Additional restrictions and limitations apply. Visit www.sema.org/vio for terms and conditions.

Learn more about Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM here: www.autocount.com.

By Gavin Knapp

Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In OperationSM, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang, but not sure of the sales potential? SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

Planning to stock products or create specials marketed to Nissan 350z owners? SEMA Market Research can show you how many 350zs are within your service area.

Introducing SEMA-Member VIO Counts

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive to provide SEMA members the opportunity to request Vehicles In Operation (VIO) counts. SEMA Market Research can now utilize Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM to offer members new insight into the opportunities available for their businesses. Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM gives SEMA Market Research access to comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

SEMA-member VIO counts can help you understand opportunities for:

• New Product Development
• Product Planning
• Inventory Management
• Sales Planning
• Location Decisions

For more information, visit www.sema.org/vio

This program is available on a trial basis for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. This program allows SEMA members to request specific VIO counts to facilitate a current project, but does not grant direct access or transfer of the AutoCount database. Additional restrictions and limitations apply. Visit www.sema.org/vio for terms and conditions.

Learn more about Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM here: www.autocount.com.