Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:53

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.

Sales Representative: Thermal R&D Exhaust is hiring an energetic sales person with a passion for automotive performance. The successful candidate should have automotive parts knowledge and experience, the ability to communicate effectively and have some sales experience.

Fiberglass Fabricator: Speedway Motors is hiring a skilled fiberglass fabricator responsible for working with fiberglass automotive parts, gel-coat, a chopper gun and rolling and trimming equipment. Minimum requirements include a high-school diploma or GED, 3–6 months of previous experience and basic mechanical skills with a familiarity of hand tools. The successful candidate must be able to communicate well and take detailed instructions given by the supervisor.

Metalworker/Fabricator: Mick’s Paint is hiring a journeyman metalworker/fabricator to work on high-profile projects, from hot rods to classic restorations, in Pomona, California. Applicants must be mature, experienced, versatile, able to switch from project to project, and have the ability to work with steel, aluminum, trim, etc., on everything from one-off classic cars to hot rods, customs and musclecars.

Government Affairs/Legal Internship: SEMA is seeking a 6- to 10-week summer intern to assist in its Washington, D.C., government affairs/legal offices. Duties include monitoring and analyzing federal and state legislation/regulations affecting the automotive specialty aftermarket and assisting in grassroots lobbying. The intern will provide support on legislative, regulatory and corporate issues affecting the association and its small-business members. Successful candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and Lexis-Nexis (training available). Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Car enthusiast is an added plus.

Account Executive: RTM Products is hiring an account executive responsible for selling and servicing television advertising packages to automotive aftermarket companies. The successful candidate must be self motivated and supply activity reports and forecasts as required. Responsibilities include meeting and exceeding weekly, monthly and quarterly sales activity with a focus on consultive selling and digital product inclusion. Candidate must have television and digital advertising experience. An automotive industry background is strongly preferred. This position pays salary plus commission.

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:52
Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:38

By SEMA Editors

australia
The Australia Business Development Conference includes a turn-key booth; meetings with pre-vetted buyers; visiting retailers, distributors and installers of performance, styling and off-road products; attending a briefing with the U.S. Department of Commerce; and a session with New Zealander and Australian print and TV enthusiast media.

Join SEMA for the Australia Business Development Conference, May 23–27, 2017, in Melbourne. The “GearHeads Down Under” program includes a turn-key booth at the 2017 SEMA Australia program attended by pre-vetted buyers; visiting retailers, distributors and installers of performance, styling and off-road products; attending a briefing with the U.S. Department of Commerce; and a session with New Zealander and Australian print and TV enthusiast media. Federal and state grants are available to defray the costs, which include a turnkey booth, four nights’ hotel and meals, for qualified attendees.

Six reasons to consider participating:

  • A well-established, passionate car culture. Australians and New Zealanders are diehard enthusiasts. It is not farfetched to estimate that consumers in these two markets spend more per capita than Americans do.
  • On a per-capita basis, Australia is one of the world’s 20 richest countries. Unemployment remains low, and Australia hasn’t had a recession in more than 24 years.
  • The Australian and New Zealand specialty market covers all of the niches found in the United States. This includes off-roading, street performance, racing, styling, classic/vintage and car care.
  • Positive perception of U.S. products. The United States enjoys a strong reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality, well-engineered automotive aftermarket and specialty products. Thanks to a free-trade agreement between the United States and Australia, U.S. products enter the market duty free. Australia is also an important market for U.S.-built vehicles. Australia imported 42,000 vehicles from the United States in the first eight months of last year, making it the sixth highest destination for U.S.-built vehicles.
  • Half of the vehicles sold annually in Australia are SUVs and pickups (or "utes" as they call them).
  • New Ford Mustang sales are hot. Rumor has it there more hot rodders in Australia than anywhere else in the world.

Register now! For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/australia/exhibitor.

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:38

By SEMA Editors

australia
The Australia Business Development Conference includes a turn-key booth; meetings with pre-vetted buyers; visiting retailers, distributors and installers of performance, styling and off-road products; attending a briefing with the U.S. Department of Commerce; and a session with New Zealander and Australian print and TV enthusiast media.

Join SEMA for the Australia Business Development Conference, May 23–27, 2017, in Melbourne. The “GearHeads Down Under” program includes a turn-key booth at the 2017 SEMA Australia program attended by pre-vetted buyers; visiting retailers, distributors and installers of performance, styling and off-road products; attending a briefing with the U.S. Department of Commerce; and a session with New Zealander and Australian print and TV enthusiast media. Federal and state grants are available to defray the costs, which include a turnkey booth, four nights’ hotel and meals, for qualified attendees.

Six reasons to consider participating:

  • A well-established, passionate car culture. Australians and New Zealanders are diehard enthusiasts. It is not farfetched to estimate that consumers in these two markets spend more per capita than Americans do.
  • On a per-capita basis, Australia is one of the world’s 20 richest countries. Unemployment remains low, and Australia hasn’t had a recession in more than 24 years.
  • The Australian and New Zealand specialty market covers all of the niches found in the United States. This includes off-roading, street performance, racing, styling, classic/vintage and car care.
  • Positive perception of U.S. products. The United States enjoys a strong reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality, well-engineered automotive aftermarket and specialty products. Thanks to a free-trade agreement between the United States and Australia, U.S. products enter the market duty free. Australia is also an important market for U.S.-built vehicles. Australia imported 42,000 vehicles from the United States in the first eight months of last year, making it the sixth highest destination for U.S.-built vehicles.
  • Half of the vehicles sold annually in Australia are SUVs and pickups (or "utes" as they call them).
  • New Ford Mustang sales are hot. Rumor has it there more hot rodders in Australia than anywhere else in the world.

Register now! For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/australia/exhibitor.

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:37

March 31 is the deadline to submit the Exhibit Space Rental Application and deposit to participate in the 2017 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection, taking place May 1–19.

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:37

March 31 is the deadline to submit the Exhibit Space Rental Application and deposit to participate in the 2017 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection, taking place May 1–19.

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:34

By SEMA Editors

armo
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle, Thursday, April 20, at 5:00 p.m., in the ARMO Hot Products tent, conveniently located in the middle of the fairgrounds. Network with industry friends and check out the country’s hottest restored vehicles and restoration products over drinks and appetizers. SEMA staff and council leadership will also be there to discuss council initiatives and how ARMO can benefit member companies.

The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. The Showcase is open Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22, and participation is included in ARMO membership.

For the cost of shipping their product(s) to the Carlisle Fairgrounds, participation benefits will include:

  • Product(s) displayed in the ARMO Hot Products tent, which is located strategically in the center of the event grounds.
  • Professional product photos available for their own marketing use.
  • Product photos will be displayed in the ARMO booth at the SEMA Show and in a photo gallery on www.SEMA.org.

Register your product(s) now! 

In addition, if a hot product is new this year, it may be entered for an ARMO New Product award in one of nine categories:

  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Interior
  • Non-Original Interior
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Exterior/Trim
  • Non-Original Exterior/Trim
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
  • Non-Original Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Engine/Engine Component
  • Non-Original Engine/Engine Component
  • Accessary Item (i.e., 8-track tape, record player, bud vase, etc.)

New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies. Judging is Thursday, April 20, and winners will be announced that evening at the ARMO Industry Mixer, held in the tent. Formal award presentations will be made at the ARMO Awards Reception at the 2017 SEMA Show.

For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:34

By SEMA Editors

armo
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle, Thursday, April 20, at 5:00 p.m., in the ARMO Hot Products tent, conveniently located in the middle of the fairgrounds. Network with industry friends and check out the country’s hottest restored vehicles and restoration products over drinks and appetizers. SEMA staff and council leadership will also be there to discuss council initiatives and how ARMO can benefit member companies.

The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. The Showcase is open Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22, and participation is included in ARMO membership.

For the cost of shipping their product(s) to the Carlisle Fairgrounds, participation benefits will include:

  • Product(s) displayed in the ARMO Hot Products tent, which is located strategically in the center of the event grounds.
  • Professional product photos available for their own marketing use.
  • Product photos will be displayed in the ARMO booth at the SEMA Show and in a photo gallery on www.SEMA.org.

Register your product(s) now! 

In addition, if a hot product is new this year, it may be entered for an ARMO New Product award in one of nine categories:

  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Interior
  • Non-Original Interior
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Exterior/Trim
  • Non-Original Exterior/Trim
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
  • Non-Original Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Engine/Engine Component
  • Non-Original Engine/Engine Component
  • Accessary Item (i.e., 8-track tape, record player, bud vase, etc.)

New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies. Judging is Thursday, April 20, and winners will be announced that evening at the ARMO Industry Mixer, held in the tent. Formal award presentations will be made at the ARMO Awards Reception at the 2017 SEMA Show.

For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:34

By SEMA Editors

armo
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle, Thursday, April 20, at 5:00 p.m., in the ARMO Hot Products tent, conveniently located in the middle of the fairgrounds. Network with industry friends and check out the country’s hottest restored vehicles and restoration products over drinks and appetizers. SEMA staff and council leadership will also be there to discuss council initiatives and how ARMO can benefit member companies.

The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. The Showcase is open Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22, and participation is included in ARMO membership.

For the cost of shipping their product(s) to the Carlisle Fairgrounds, participation benefits will include:

  • Product(s) displayed in the ARMO Hot Products tent, which is located strategically in the center of the event grounds.
  • Professional product photos available for their own marketing use.
  • Product photos will be displayed in the ARMO booth at the SEMA Show and in a photo gallery on www.SEMA.org.

Register your product(s) now! 

In addition, if a hot product is new this year, it may be entered for an ARMO New Product award in one of nine categories:

  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Interior
  • Non-Original Interior
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Exterior/Trim
  • Non-Original Exterior/Trim
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
  • Non-Original Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Engine/Engine Component
  • Non-Original Engine/Engine Component
  • Accessary Item (i.e., 8-track tape, record player, bud vase, etc.)

New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies. Judging is Thursday, April 20, and winners will be announced that evening at the ARMO Industry Mixer, held in the tent. Formal award presentations will be made at the ARMO Awards Reception at the 2017 SEMA Show.

For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:34

By SEMA Editors

armo
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle, Thursday, April 20, at 5:00 p.m., in the ARMO Hot Products tent, conveniently located in the middle of the fairgrounds. Network with industry friends and check out the country’s hottest restored vehicles and restoration products over drinks and appetizers. SEMA staff and council leadership will also be there to discuss council initiatives and how ARMO can benefit member companies.

The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. The Showcase is open Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22, and participation is included in ARMO membership.

For the cost of shipping their product(s) to the Carlisle Fairgrounds, participation benefits will include:

  • Product(s) displayed in the ARMO Hot Products tent, which is located strategically in the center of the event grounds.
  • Professional product photos available for their own marketing use.
  • Product photos will be displayed in the ARMO booth at the SEMA Show and in a photo gallery on www.SEMA.org.

Register your product(s) now! 

In addition, if a hot product is new this year, it may be entered for an ARMO New Product award in one of nine categories:

  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Interior
  • Non-Original Interior
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Exterior/Trim
  • Non-Original Exterior/Trim
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
  • Non-Original Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
  • Reproduction of Original Replacement Engine/Engine Component
  • Non-Original Engine/Engine Component
  • Accessary Item (i.e., 8-track tape, record player, bud vase, etc.)

New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies. Judging is Thursday, April 20, and winners will be announced that evening at the ARMO Industry Mixer, held in the tent. Formal award presentations will be made at the ARMO Awards Reception at the 2017 SEMA Show.

For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.