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35 Under 35: Nominate a Young Candidate Now

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 09:04

By SEMA Editors

Nominations for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35 are due May 31.

September’s issue of SEMA News will highlight up-and-coming superstars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2020—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

Many SEMA members are currently working with creative young professionals who are already industry trailblazers. They may have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed.

SEMA News looks for candidates drawn from diverse industry segments who are already making a significant impact through their leadership within their organizations or businesses. Entrepreneurship, commitment, insight, innovation, integrity, responsibility, demonstrated skill, involvement and success within the marketplace weigh heavily in the decision-making process. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

Job-Hunting? Top Automotive Jobs Here

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 09:03

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.

Customer Service/Sales Associate
SoCal SuperTrucks is hiring a customer service/sales associate responsible for walk-in, phone and eCommerce sales inquiries as well as outgoing calls and emails to current and potential wholesale clients. Knowledge of trucks, Jeeps and off-road vehicles is a must.

Data Entry/Purchasing Clerk
Currie Enterprises is hiring a data-entry specialist/purcashing clerk who is Microsoft proficient in both Word and Excel. Duties include creating purchase orders, drafting emails and phone follow-up with vendors. One year of purchasing experience is preferred.

Marketing Associate
AMS Performance is hiring a marketing associate to be the point person in identifying, creating and delivering relevant content to current and future customers for a diverse range of automotive applications. This includes developing and executing marketing strategies specifically tailored to each platform and product launched, managing paid and unpaid campaigns (social media, email, etc.), coordinating campaigns with the sales team’s efforts to ensure success and building and curating product webpages and event coverage. Candidates should have at least five years’ experience within the automotive aftermarket.

Mark Your Calendars

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 09:01

By SEMA Editors

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

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

Hot Links to Cool Sites

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 08:59

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.

Industry Jobs

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 08:57

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

SEMA Councils and Networks Select Committee Nominations Deadline Extended

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 08:13

By Byron Bergmann

Comprised of automotive aftermarket professionals who are passionate about the advancement of the industry, select committee volunteers work alongside industry professionals from different market segments to provide valuable programs, events, education opportunities and other resources for the council or network membership.

The deadline to submit SEMA councils and networks Select Committee nominations has been extended to April 13 at www.sema.org/volunteer. Select committee members serve within the council or network leadership and play a vital role in strategically aligning council initiatives with current member and industry needs.

Comprised of automotive aftermarket professionals who are passionate about the advancement of the industry, select committee volunteers work alongside industry professionals from different market segments to provide valuable programs, events, education opportunities and other resources for the council or network membership.

“The SEMA Council and Network program is dependent on volunteer select committee members to represent their respective market and professional niches,” said Nathan Ridnouer, SEMA Vice President of Councils and Membership. “It is through their knowledge and expertise that we are able to develop valuable and relevant new programs that truly help the industry and our members’ businesses.”

Nomination criteria include being employed by a current SEMA member company, being a current member of the council or network that the nominee would represent, and a dedicated commitment to serving a two-year minimum term.

While councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies in a particular market segment, networks are a platform for individuals within a SEMA-member company who share a common interest or characteristic.

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone who has the skills and character to influence industry progress, fill out the online council’s nomination form. Nominations must be received by midnight April 13. The select committee elections will take place in June.

For more information about SEMA’s councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Nathan Ridnouer at nathanr@sema.org.