By SEMA Editors

SEMA News will highlight 35 of the industry’s top young trendsetters in its September 2019 issue.

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, 2019—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 2019 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News will highlight 35 of the industry’s top young trendsetters in its September 2019 issue.

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, 2019—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 2019 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

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.

Senior Indirect Buyer
Fox Factory Inc. is hiring a senior indirect buyer responsible for supporting the sourcing activities specifically related to assessing, procuring and closing on all commercial activities needed to support division indirect purchases. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply-chain management concepts. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or operations management and a minimum of seven years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment are required.

Vehicle Data Technician
DriveRightData is hiring a vehicle data technician focused around performing specialized wheel testing services and gathering vehicle-related data to support the company’s international data division in maintaining its vehicle, wheel and tire databases. The role reports to the chief technical officer. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to learn and grow with the industry and DriveRightData and have a meticulous eye for detail with a passion for the vehicle industry. There will be opportunities to travel both nationally and internationally.

Customer Satisfaction Specialist
Ace Manufacturing and Parts is hiring a customer satisfaction specialist to provide excellent customer service to key accounts as assigned through phone, e-mail, chats, technical forums, etc. in a timely and accurate manner, while also providing support for outside sales efforts. This position will also serve as a liaison between the customer support team, management and customers in order to improve customer service and business productivity. The ideal candidate will have experience in parts-counter sales and customer service with knowledge of performance automotive industry.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA has partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2019 SEMA Board of Directors election. To assure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on May 14, simply add the following email address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

If you do not receive your election email by May 15, please check your spam filter or junk mail folder. If you do not find it there, contact support@directvote.net.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA has partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2019 SEMA Board of Directors election. To assure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on May 14, simply add the following email address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

If you do not receive your election email by May 15, please check your spam filter or junk mail folder. If you do not find it there, contact support@directvote.net.

Voting will take place online between May 14–28 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning May 2. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation & Gala, July 26.

Voting will take place online between May 14–28 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning May 2. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation & Gala, July 26.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.