COWS Program Specialist (Western US)

General Responsibilities

• Gathering, collating, and analyzing data of cow comfort measures on dairy farms, using lying time, lameness, and management metrics, and sharing these back to sales managers, customers and industry professionals.
• Responsible for field implementation of the Novus C.O.W.S. program in Western region of US, in collaboration with other members of the C.O.W.S. team.
• Provide technical assistance with cow comfort field work and research, including analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and presenting at customer and industry events.
• This individual will also be expected to have strong knowledge of the Novus Ruminant product line and support joint sales strategies combining C.O.W.S. with product propositions.
• Support sales of ruminant products in collaboration with Novus Sales managers through leveraging C.O.W.S. service.
• Build customer relationships and share industry knowledge to help customers, farmers and cattle.
• Provide marketing intelligence, proactively sharing unique tools and taking responsibility for personal development.
• Participate events such as trade shows, conferences, symposiums, customer trips, customer meetings and internal meetings.
• Adhere to the Novus Management System (NMS), Novus Integrity System (NIS) and all policies and procedures related to position assignment.

General Guidance for Key Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Masters of Science or equivalent in animal sciences, marketing, business or related area.
• Knowledge and understanding of the US ruminant market.
• Initiative to make sure Novus’ resources are properly used to achieve maximum potential.
• Team player to work with sales managers, technical support resources, marketing, and other team members.
• Analytical skills to quantify practical business strategies and solutions to customer needs.
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage project database and paperwork.
• Ability to interact with dairymen and nutritionists in a comfortable and professional way.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAS).

Other Essential Requirements

• Fluent English.
• Spanish is a Plus.
• Must be licensed, insurable and able to drive a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to travel 3-5 days per week, 3 out of 4 weeks per month. Most is by company car, with some by air.