By SEMA Editors

Speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media and vehicle customization are encouraged to submit an application to host a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show.

SEMA Show Education is now accepting applications for industry professionals interested in hosting a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show. Of particular interest to the industry are speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media, and vehicle customization.

To learn more, access the application and read the criteria.

The educational seminars make up an essential component of the SEMA Show. In addition to connecting automotive manufacturers with professional buyers from all over the world, the four-day SEMA Show is the leading venue for industry experts to network in person and learn new business strategies.

The 2017 SEMA Show education program featured more than 60 sessions. While topics address basic business practices, such as customer service, marketing and social media, the 2018 program will emphasize issues that are of greatest concern to businesses in the automotive aftermarket.

All speakers should be able to focus on industry issues and not a specific company position or agenda.

Applications for speaker submissions are available until Monday, February 12, 2018. Speaker entries will be answered no later than April 20, 2018. For more details, contact Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org, 909-978-6743.

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.

Brake Salespeople: Steve Millen Sportparts Inc. (STILLEN) is hiring two brake salespeople to help fuel growth in the company’s performance brake division. Successful candidates will have a passion for automobiles and a strong, independent work ethic. Preference will be given to those with automotive aftermarket (brake systems) experience.

Installers: Fit Automotive is hiring installers with experience installing lift kits on trucks. Previous experience installing wheels, tires suspension is required. 12-volt experience is a plus, but not required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Sales Executive: Drag Illustrated is currently hiring a full-time team member in an advertising sales and/or business-development role. Successful candidates will be independent, self-starting individuals with a passion for motorsports. Relocation is not required. Past advertising sales experience is helpul, but not required. Excellent written and oral communications skills are necessary.

District Sales Manager: Air Lift Co. is hiring a district sales manager responsible for developing new and growing existing relationships with regional customers, dealers, their sales teams and end customers within the company’s traditional/load support product segment to meet department sales and growth goals. Candidates must be able to travel a minimum of 50% of the time. A university degree in marketing or business studies is preferred; a high-school diploma is required. Prior experience traveling to and working with customers in the territory is preferred. Strong knowledge/enthusiasm in automotive and the automotive aftermarket is required.

Automotive Application Manager: Cometic Gasket is hiring an automotive application manager to oversee current and future gasket offerings for the automotive aftermarket; manage catalog content and format; and work with an in-house data specialist to compile, create and maintain product datasets in an electronic product catalog and ACES and PIES. Qualified candidates must have strong automotive application knowledge and experience and familiarity with managing datasets in ACES and PIES. A college degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is required.

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

• 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.

• Alloy USA
• Billy Boat Performance Exhaust
• California Pony Cars
• Du-Ha
• HUBB Filters
• Motor City Aftermarket
• ReadyLift
• Steer Smarts
• UltimateFlap Mud Flaps
• Wet Okole Hawaii Inc.

By Jenny Galvan

(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are now open. As a SEMA member, you have the chance to nominate an exceptional candidate for the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame. By nominating a candidate, you will participate in recognizing the contributions and achievements of people who have helped shape the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates. 

Before you submit your nomination, take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, and review the award criteria as well as prior inductees. Last year’s Hall of Fame inductees were GiGi Carleton, Robert E. Petersen Foundation; Doug Evans, High Performance Advisors; and Barry Meguiar, Meguiar’s.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

By Jenny Galvan

(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are now open. As a SEMA member, you have the chance to nominate an exceptional candidate for the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame. By nominating a candidate, you will participate in recognizing the contributions and achievements of people who have helped shape the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates. 

Before you submit your nomination, take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, and review the award criteria as well as prior inductees. Last year’s Hall of Fame inductees were GiGi Carleton, Robert E. Petersen Foundation; Doug Evans, High Performance Advisors; and Barry Meguiar, Meguiar’s.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

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 SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill was introduced to change the law so that the initial registration of passenger vehicles will never expire.

A bill was introduced to change the law so that the initial registration of passenger vehicles will never expire. The one-time registration only becomes void upon transfer of vehicle ownership. The bill is currently in the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee. 

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