Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sales Team Support Specialist to assist our sales department in achieving growth and operational excellence within the Food & Beverage industry. The role focuses on supporting sales representatives, managing customer accounts, processing orders, and ensuring seamless coordination between suppliers, logistics, sales team, and clients.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and communication are key.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Operations & Administration

• Support the sales team with order entry, tracking, and invoicing in coordination with the logistics and finance teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales data in the company database.
• Generate regular reports on customer activity and inventory.
• Customer and/or trade show visits, as required.

Customer & Vendor Support

• Handle incoming inquiries from customers, vendors, and sales representatives.
• Provide accurate product information, availability, and delivery timelines.
• Assist with resolving customer complaints, returns, or delivery issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain strong relationships with key accounts and support the sales team in nurturing partnerships.

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise between sales, logistics, and quality assurance teams to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Support in planning and executing trade shows, sampling events, and promotional campaigns.
• Help organize sales meetings, product trainings, and distributor briefings.

Process & Documentation

• Assist Document & Regulatory Affairs manager in providing proper documentation for pricing, product specifications, and regulatory compliance.  
• Assist in forecasting product demand and monitoring stock levels through inventory database with sales team.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency in sales operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.  Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in sales support, order management, or customer service, ideally within the food & beverage or consumer goods sector.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).  Quickbooks accounting software and database systems experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with food distribution processes and inventory management is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative and dynamic work culture that values initiative and teamwork.
• Exposure to key aspects of the food & beverage industry including sales, distribution, and customer experience.

Hudson Valley Credit Union is currently recruiting for the position of Wealth Managemetn Administrative Assistant. Primary Function: Provide administrative and clerical support to the Wealth Management office. Handle all administrative activities for the VP of Financial Services, AVP Operations, and Sales Assistants.

• Answer phone in a professional and courteous manner while providing information about our services, referring caller to the appropriate Wealth Management Financial Consultant or HVCU department, answer operational inquiries with respect, tact and diplomacy.
• Create and maintain client files, prepare all documents, applications, checks or forms for submission to broker/dealer to be imaged; follow up to ensure documents are clearly legible.
• Review, evaluate and process referrals within service level standards, create client record in CRM database, or enter into existing record, schedule appointment when possible, forward referral to appropriate Sales Assistant. Deliver CRS disclosure via phone or email in compliance with broker/dealer requirements. Enter notes into CRM management of all activity related to a client or prospect account.
• Manage and order Wealth Management department supplies.  Organize and maintain Wealth Management supply room.
• Maintain Wealth Management client correspondence and update information. Open and distribute daily mail, handle all incoming and outgoing faxes.
• Manage monthly reports for referral activity from HVCU employees sent to Wealth Management, integrate data into existing Excel spread sheets, formulate totals and submit final report to HVCU Human Resources department on a monthly basis.
• Arrange Wealth Management staff meetings. Schedule appointments and update event calendars.
• Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
  
• Embrace and apply HVCU’s guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Union’s initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.
  
• Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.
  

• High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) certificate, or state authorized high school equivalent certificate required
• Series 6 or ability to attain within 6 months is preferred.
• Series 63 or ability to attain within 6 months is preferred. 
• Minimum 1 Year Administrative experience, preferably in a financial institution experience is  preferred. 

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Join a team where your growth matters. At Hudson Valley Credit Union, we offer a supportive, community-focused culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.Come be part of a Great Place to Work!  

Employee Perks: 

• Base & Variable Pay Structures 

• Paid Personal, Holiday & Volunteer Time Off 

• Professional Development Training through HVCU University & Academy 

• Student Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement Programs 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage 

• 401(k) With Employer Match & Non-Elective Employer Contribution 

• Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurances 

• Discounted Loan Rates & Fees  

Hudson Valley Credit Union is an AA/EEO employer committed to equal opportunity and employee diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

• High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) certificate, or state authorized high school equivalent certificate required
• Series 6 or ability to attain within 6 months is preferred.
• Series 63 or ability to attain within 6 months is preferred. 
• Minimum 1 Year Administrative experience, preferably in a financial institution experience is  preferred. 

Click here to view full job description

• Answer phone in a professional and courteous manner while providing information about our services, referring caller to the appropriate Wealth Management Financial Consultant or HVCU department, answer operational inquiries with respect, tact and diplomacy.
• Create and maintain client files, prepare all documents, applications, checks or forms for submission to broker/dealer to be imaged; follow up to ensure documents are clearly legible.
• Review, evaluate and process referrals within service level standards, create client record in CRM database, or enter into existing record, schedule appointment when possible, forward referral to appropriate Sales Assistant. Deliver CRS disclosure via phone or email in compliance with broker/dealer requirements. Enter notes into CRM management of all activity related to a client or prospect account.
• Manage and order Wealth Management department supplies.  Organize and maintain Wealth Management supply room.
• Maintain Wealth Management client correspondence and update information. Open and distribute daily mail, handle all incoming and outgoing faxes.
• Manage monthly reports for referral activity from HVCU employees sent to Wealth Management, integrate data into existing Excel spread sheets, formulate totals and submit final report to HVCU Human Resources department on a monthly basis.
• Arrange Wealth Management staff meetings. Schedule appointments and update event calendars.
• Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
  
• Embrace and apply HVCU’s guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Union’s initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.
  
• Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.
  

Position Title: Jewish Advisor

Department/School: Spiritual Life & Service

Salary/Pay Rate: $40/hour - $50/hour

Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York is seeking our next Jewish Advisor to lead and support Jewish life on campus. The Jewish Advisor is a part-time staff member in Spiritual Life and Service that logs approximately 6 hours per week when class is in session. Marist welcomes applications from ordained rabbis, cantors, or non-ordained Jewish spiritual leaders. The advisor provides 1-on-1 support to individual students, creates community within and among our Jewish students, and contributes programming both independently and collaboratively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-3 years of relevant experience expected.

Essential Functions:

• Provide primary outreach to Jewish students at Marist, and offer counseling and support regarding Jewish identity development. Serve as a resource at Marist on issues related to Jewish life, religion, and culture. Liaise between Marist and the local Poughkeepsie/Hudson Valley Jewish community, and occasionally consult with parents of current and prospective students about Jewish life on campus.
• Serve as the staff advisor to Marist Hillel club. Develop relationships with Hillel leadership at attend meetings when possible. Create connections with the national Hillel organization and, if applicable, other local chapters.
• Organize and lead bi-monthly Shabbat services and facilitate student participation and leadership in Shabbat. Assist with SLS to arrange student registration and transportation for High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) services locally. Organize and lead, in collaboration with SLS and Hillel, other holiday events such as Sukkot, Passover seder, and a Hanukkah party.
• Serve on the Holocaust Memorial Committee and attend the spring event. Attend the fall Effron Lecture in Jewish Studies. Attend staff meetings in Spiritual Life and Service as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About the Department/School:

Marist's Department of Spiritual Life and Service supports the spiritual and religious needs of our Marist students. We promote the integration of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - by fostering an environment of celebration, service, and education.

Service and Outreach

Service is at the heart of who we are and what we do. Students engage in various service activities, like weekly opportunities at schools and assisted living facilities and special projects and trips. They connect their passion for helping others with local, national, and global communities.

Religious Diversity

We celebrate diversity in all faith traditions by providing opportunities for students to grow in their spiritual and religious lives. We promote awareness and dialogue about various faith traditions, hoping to cultivate mutual understanding, respect, and harmony.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position: Part-time

Classification: Administrative (Hourly)

Work Schedule/Hours per Week: 6 hours per week when class is in session.

Location: Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings: 1

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job/493946/jewish-advisor

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.