By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

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.

SEO Analyst: Speedway Motors Inc. is hiring an SEO analyst for its e-commerce website. This position will be responsible for analyzing visitor behavior, identifying optimization opportunities and working with cross-functional teams to implement change. The ideal candidate should have a comprehensive understanding of SEO best practices, trends and the latest industry tools. Proficiency in reading and writing HTML, XML and analyzing web page microdata markup is required. A bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years of work experience in search-engine optimization is also required. Experience with e-commerce websites is preferred. Familiarity with the automotive-parts industry is a plus.

Product Development Manager: XS Power Batteries is hiring a product development manager responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the company product line. This position works closely with members of the marketing department, sales, sales support and operations to ensure continuity in product offering and company goals. The product development manager is responsible for adhering to and promoting company values by performing duties in a manner that is consistent with being a team leader and supports the continued growth of the company. Two years of engineering-related product development experience and a high-school diploma or equivalent are required.

Quality Assurance Technician: Derive Systems is hiring a quality assurance technician to functionally test the company’s hardware platforms and extend its automation framework. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving quality through strong troubleshooting and debugging skills. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in automation and experience with Powershell, Python or Java. Automotive knowledge, including vehicle communication protocols, is a plus, but not required.

Event Coordinator: Coker Tire Co. is hiring an organized, creative and dedicated event coordinator to fulfill the role of managing its many special events and travel needs. Not only does Coker Tire provide event management for The Great Race, the event coordinator is responsible for managing the logistics and start-to-finish details of several local events. This position is responsible for maintaining the company’s event calendar, creating and maintaining standard operating procedures or guides for each annual event and making recommendations for improvements. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years’ full-time event management/coordination experience are required.

Staff Accountant: Moss Motors Ltd. is hiring a staff accountant to prepare reconciliations for various balance sheet and expense accounts, identify and prepare journal entries and assist in the preparation of the financial statements and with the creation and maintenance of process documentation. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field and at least two years of accounting experience are preferred.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• WTC General Membership Meeting, February 20, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, February 27, 2018, K&N Engineering, Riverside, California
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, March 13, 2018, SRI Performance, Mooresville, North Carolina
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, April 3–8, 2018, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• SEMA Washington Rally, May 16, 2018, Washington, D.C.
• SEMA Australia Business Development Program, May 24–28, 2018, Melbourne, Australia
• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 25–26, 2018, Las Vegas
• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 22–26, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

• Auto Ventshade
• Bilstein
• BMR Suspension
• Covercraft
• Turbosmart USA
• USA Standard Gear
• VANGUARD Off Road
• Wheel Works
• Yukon Gear
• Zirgo High Performance Cooling Products

The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

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 Chad Simon

Start booking your SEMA Show hotel rooms now through OnPeak.

Visit the SEMA Show’s Travel & Lodging page now to reserve hotel rooms for the 2018 Show. Booking early allows attendees and exhibitors to take advantage of the hotel and travel discounts negotiated by SEMA Show management.

“We work hard to include hotel rooms in our room block for every budget,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA trade shows director. “Often there are financial incentives to booking a room early. This works out well because our system allows for you to reserve a room with no deposit or cancellation fees. So you are able to lock in a low rate and also have the flexibility to modify your reservation if your Show plans change.”

OnPeak is the official SEMA Show Housing Services provider. Benefits to booking through OnPeak include:

• Guaranteed low rates.
• No penalties for adjustments or changes to reservation.
• No booking, change or cancellation fees.

The SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page features a frequently updated, real-time listing of the hotel deals and discounts available for the 2018 Show.

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider. 

Note: Attendees and exhibitors should be vigilant if approached by companies or services other than OnPeak that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Management is aware of other housing companies and travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you or your company to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.

Reservations made through an agency other than OnPeak are at your own risk. Exhibitors and attendees contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms should notify SEMA Show Management at 909-396-0289.

By Chad Simon

Start booking your SEMA Show hotel rooms now through OnPeak.

Visit the SEMA Show’s Travel & Lodging page now to reserve hotel rooms for the 2018 Show. Booking early allows attendees and exhibitors to take advantage of the hotel and travel discounts negotiated by SEMA Show management.

“We work hard to include hotel rooms in our room block for every budget,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA trade shows director. “Often there are financial incentives to booking a room early. This works out well because our system allows for you to reserve a room with no deposit or cancellation fees. So you are able to lock in a low rate and also have the flexibility to modify your reservation if your Show plans change.”

OnPeak is the official SEMA Show Housing Services provider. Benefits to booking through OnPeak include:

• Guaranteed low rates.
• No penalties for adjustments or changes to reservation.
• No booking, change or cancellation fees.

The SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page features a frequently updated, real-time listing of the hotel deals and discounts available for the 2018 Show.

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider. 

Note: Attendees and exhibitors should be vigilant if approached by companies or services other than OnPeak that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Management is aware of other housing companies and travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you or your company to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.

Reservations made through an agency other than OnPeak are at your own risk. Exhibitors and attendees contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms should notify SEMA Show Management at 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation allowing three or more contiguous counties to form regional recreation authorities to establish new recreational trail systems was approved by the West Virginia Senate and sent to the House.

Legislation allowing three or more contiguous counties to form regional recreation authorities to establish new recreational trail systems was approved by the West Virginia Senate and sent to the House. The regional recreation authorities would be required to work with private landowners, county officials, community leaders, government agencies, recreational user groups and recreational entrepreneurs to create programs to manage the trail systems. The bill has been assigned to the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation allowing three or more contiguous counties to form regional recreation authorities to establish new recreational trail systems was approved by the West Virginia Senate and sent to the House.

Legislation allowing three or more contiguous counties to form regional recreation authorities to establish new recreational trail systems was approved by the West Virginia Senate and sent to the House. The regional recreation authorities would be required to work with private landowners, county officials, community leaders, government agencies, recreational user groups and recreational entrepreneurs to create programs to manage the trail systems. The bill has been assigned to the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.