COWS Program Specialist (Western US)
About the role
As relentless advocates for intelligent nutrition, NOVUS delivers advanced technology, rooted in scientific research designed to help animals reach their full potential. Driven by our passion for science and our intrinsic innovation, we work alongside animal producers and owners around the globe, to help create a world where we feed solutions instead of treating problems. Expect to be inspired, to innovate, and to make a lasting impact in the world of animal nutrition globally by joining colleagues in over 80 countries, devoted to transforming the animal nutrition industry. NOVUS is Made of More™. More science. More insight. More inspiration. It’s called intelligent nutrition — and it’s how we show the world what we’re made of. Are you ready to show the world what you’re made of?
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As relentless advocates for intelligent nutrition, NOVUS delivers advanced technology, rooted in scientific research designed to help animals reach their full potential. Driven by our passion for science and our intrinsic innovation, we work alongside animal producers and owners around the globe, to help create a world where we feed solutions instead of treating problems. Expect to be inspired, to innovate, and to make a lasting impact in the world of animal nutrition globally by joining colleagues in over 80 countries, devoted to transforming the animal nutrition industry. NOVUS is Made of More™. More science. More insight. More inspiration. It’s called intelligent nutrition — and it’s how we show the world what we’re made of. Are you ready to show the world what you’re made of?
Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation and locally selected benefits in every country where we operate.
- Hybrid work model – committed to work‑life balance, letting you thrive whether you're at the office or working remotely.
- Comprehensive well‑being programs supporting physical, mental, and emotional health.
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.
Qualifications
- Master 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.
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- 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).
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 (mostly by company car, some by air).
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