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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 jobs posted to the website.

Technical Customer Service Representative: Turbosmart USA LLC is hiring a technical customer service representative to accurately process sales orders, perform various administrative tasks to support the sales team, and assist walk-in customers with product inquiries. The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience in a technical customer service role; at least one year of experience in a factory, warehouse or workshop; and technical knowledge of turbochargers and Turbosmart products.

Demand Planner: Transamerican Auto Parts is hiring a demand planner to develop unconstrained demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function; review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results; and conduct and lead meetings with sales, supply-chain and high-level executives to understand key demand forecast drivers. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in supply-chain management, at least two years in a high-volume consumer durable goods industry; and strong analytical, problem-solving skills and knowledge of modern best-practice methods.

Social Media Marketing Manager: Cognito Motorsports Inc. is hiring a social-media marketing manager responsible for implementing and maintaining email and social-media marketing campaigns and interfacing with various clients in the truck, SUV and UTV industry. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience working in the truck or UTV aftermarket; proven experience managing social-media content on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube; and verifiable experience managing website maintenance, SEO, Google Analytics and data analysis.

CNC Machine Operator: JMS is hiring a CNC machine operator responsible for machine warm up, loading raw materials onto pre-built fixtures, loading pre-built CNC files that control the machining operations, inspecting machined parts, normal daily maintenance and cleaning the machine. JMS will train candidates with no experience.

Oracle Developer: FOX Factory Inc. is hiring an Oracle developer to design, develop and deliver database and application components for the company’s global single instance Oracle E-Business Suite using the Oracle development toolset. The position is full-stack development working in a team environment. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in computer science, IT, programing, development and/or equivalent, and five to seven years as an Oracle developer.

By SEMA Editors

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

• SEMA Measuring Session: ’19 Toyota Corolla, November 27, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 22–24, 2019, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, March 26–31, 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• SEMA Australia Business Development Conference, May 9–13, 2019, Melbourne, Australia
• Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 12, 2019
• 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

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.

• Elongator Tailgate
• EXCEL from Richmond
• Exedy
• Extang
• Fabtech
• Fairchild Industries
• FAST
• FIA
• Fidanza Performance
• Flex-a-Lite

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

First-Time Exhibitor Mahindra Talks About The 2018 SEMA Show

Mahindra brought its ROXOR to the 2018 SEMA Show to showcase the off-road potential. ROXOR is a new addition to Mahindra's product line in the Western Hemisphere.


https://youtu.be/I0kSbsyjK1Q

First-Time Exhibitor Mahindra Talks About The 2018 SEMA Show

Mahindra brought its ROXOR to the 2018 SEMA Show to showcase the off-road potential. ROXOR is a new addition to Mahindra's product line in the Western Hemisphere.


https://youtu.be/I0kSbsyjK1Q

By Chad Simon

Jessi Combs and Jarod DeAnda emceed the 2018 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, themed “Success Starts Here.”

Themed “Success Starts Here” the 2018 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, held Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, celebrated the specialty-equipment market’s contributors and innovators. Guided by emcees Jarod DeAnda and Jessi Combs, the evening also featured live music from blues-inspired rock-pop artist ZZ Ward.

About 2,500 automotive aftermarket industry attendees paid tribute to the newest members of the SEMA Hall of Fame—industry pioneers, volunteers and personalities who helped to pave the way and shape a specialty automotive marketplace that is now $43 billion strong. The 2018 Hall of Fame inductees were Donnie Eatherly, Ed Pink and Chris Thomson.

The annual celebration included an awards program in which SEMA's Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, GEN-III Innovator of the Year, Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year and Warehouse Distributor of the Year honors were presented. The winners were:

• Person of the Year – Melanie White – President, Hellwig Suspension Products
• Manufacturer of the Year – Aeromotive Inc.
• GEN-III Innovator of the Year – Jon Pulli – CEO, Turn 14 Distribution
• Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year – Bob Cook Sales
• Warehouse Distributor of the Year – Turn 14 Distribution

“I’m so honored to be recognized among so many truly outstanding people in our industry, really I just feel incredibly lucky,” White said. “I work in an amazing industry filled with passionate people. I have some outstanding industry friends. And I work daily with amazing people. Above all, I get to carry on the Hellwig tradition that my great grandfather started, and my grandfather and father grew. SEMA does some incredible stuff for their members, and I’m so lucky that I get to be a part of that volunteer network.”

Fedora-wearing, blues-inspired rock-pop artist ZZ Ward provided musical entertainment to those in attendance.	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting welcomed guests to the industry-wide gathering.
Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before a packed house.	SEMA Chairman of the Board Wade Kawasaki addressed this year’s theme, “Success Starts Here.”
Melanie White of Hellwig Suspension Products was honored as the 2018 SEMA Person of the Year.	Jon Pulli, CEO of Turn 14 Distribution, accepted the GEN-III Innovator of the Year Award.
Bob Cook Sales won the Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year award.	Aeromotive Inc. was named Manufacturer of the Year.
Jon Pulli accepted the Warehouse Distributor of the Year award on behalf of Turn 14 Distribution.	Donnie Eatherly, 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductee, was recognized for his volunteerism within SEMA and for championing many important industry initiatives.
Ed Pink was inducted into the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame for building engines that helped legendary racers set records and win championships.	Chris Thomson was inducted into the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame for his selfless dedication as a mentor and an advocate for the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

By Chad Simon

Jessi Combs and Jarod DeAnda emceed the 2018 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, themed “Success Starts Here.”

Themed “Success Starts Here” the 2018 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, held Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, celebrated the specialty-equipment market’s contributors and innovators. Guided by emcees Jarod DeAnda and Jessi Combs, the evening also featured live music from blues-inspired rock-pop artist ZZ Ward.

About 2,500 automotive aftermarket industry attendees paid tribute to the newest members of the SEMA Hall of Fame—industry pioneers, volunteers and personalities who helped to pave the way and shape a specialty automotive marketplace that is now $43 billion strong. The 2018 Hall of Fame inductees were Donnie Eatherly, Ed Pink and Chris Thomson.

The annual celebration included an awards program in which SEMA's Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, GEN-III Innovator of the Year, Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year and Warehouse Distributor of the Year honors were presented. The winners were:

• Person of the Year – Melanie White – President, Hellwig Suspension Products
• Manufacturer of the Year – Aeromotive Inc.
• GEN-III Innovator of the Year – Jon Pulli – CEO, Turn 14 Distribution
• Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year – Bob Cook Sales
• Warehouse Distributor of the Year – Turn 14 Distribution

“I’m so honored to be recognized among so many truly outstanding people in our industry, really I just feel incredibly lucky,” White said. “I work in an amazing industry filled with passionate people. I have some outstanding industry friends. And I work daily with amazing people. Above all, I get to carry on the Hellwig tradition that my great grandfather started, and my grandfather and father grew. SEMA does some incredible stuff for their members, and I’m so lucky that I get to be a part of that volunteer network.”

Fedora-wearing, blues-inspired rock-pop artist ZZ Ward provided musical entertainment to those in attendance.	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting welcomed guests to the industry-wide gathering.
Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before a packed house.	SEMA Chairman of the Board Wade Kawasaki addressed this year’s theme, “Success Starts Here.”
Melanie White of Hellwig Suspension Products was honored as the 2018 SEMA Person of the Year.	Jon Pulli, CEO of Turn 14 Distribution, accepted the GEN-III Innovator of the Year Award.
Bob Cook Sales won the Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year award.	Aeromotive Inc. was named Manufacturer of the Year.
Jon Pulli accepted the Warehouse Distributor of the Year award on behalf of Turn 14 Distribution.	Donnie Eatherly, 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductee, was recognized for his volunteerism within SEMA and for championing many important industry initiatives.
Ed Pink was inducted into the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame for building engines that helped legendary racers set records and win championships.	Chris Thomson was inducted into the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame for his selfless dedication as a mentor and an advocate for the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

By Chad Simon

Jessi Combs and Jarod DeAnda emceed the 2018 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, themed “Success Starts Here.”

Themed “Success Starts Here” the 2018 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, held Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, celebrated the specialty-equipment market’s contributors and innovators. Guided by emcees Jarod DeAnda and Jessi Combs, the evening also featured live music from blues-inspired rock-pop artist ZZ Ward.

About 2,500 automotive aftermarket industry attendees paid tribute to the newest members of the SEMA Hall of Fame—industry pioneers, volunteers and personalities who helped to pave the way and shape a specialty automotive marketplace that is now $43 billion strong. The 2018 Hall of Fame inductees were Donnie Eatherly, Ed Pink and Chris Thomson.

The annual celebration included an awards program in which SEMA's Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, GEN-III Innovator of the Year, Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year and Warehouse Distributor of the Year honors were presented. The winners were:

• Person of the Year – Melanie White – President, Hellwig Suspension Products
• Manufacturer of the Year – Aeromotive Inc.
• GEN-III Innovator of the Year – Jon Pulli – CEO, Turn 14 Distribution
• Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year – Bob Cook Sales
• Warehouse Distributor of the Year – Turn 14 Distribution

“I’m so honored to be recognized among so many truly outstanding people in our industry, really I just feel incredibly lucky,” White said. “I work in an amazing industry filled with passionate people. I have some outstanding industry friends. And I work daily with amazing people. Above all, I get to carry on the Hellwig tradition that my great grandfather started, and my grandfather and father grew. SEMA does some incredible stuff for their members, and I’m so lucky that I get to be a part of that volunteer network.”

Fedora-wearing, blues-inspired rock-pop artist ZZ Ward provided musical entertainment to those in attendance.	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting welcomed guests to the industry-wide gathering.
Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before a packed house.	SEMA Chairman of the Board Wade Kawasaki addressed this year’s theme, “Success Starts Here.”
Melanie White of Hellwig Suspension Products was honored as the 2018 SEMA Person of the Year.	Jon Pulli, CEO of Turn 14 Distribution, accepted the GEN-III Innovator of the Year Award.
Bob Cook Sales won the Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year award.	Aeromotive Inc. was named Manufacturer of the Year.
Jon Pulli accepted the Warehouse Distributor of the Year award on behalf of Turn 14 Distribution.	Donnie Eatherly, 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductee, was recognized for his volunteerism within SEMA and for championing many important industry initiatives.
Ed Pink was inducted into the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame for building engines that helped legendary racers set records and win championships.	Chris Thomson was inducted into the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame for his selfless dedication as a mentor and an advocate for the automotive specialty-equipment industry.