COWS Field Specialist - Cow Comfort & Data Analytics

Novus International, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Well-being programs

Global employer with 80+ countries

Job summary

Novus International, Inc. seeks a field-focused professional to collect and analyze cow comfort data on dairy farms, driving field implementation of the C.O.W.S. program across the Western US in collaboration with the sales team.

You will provide technical support for field research, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and present findings at customer and industry events, while leveraging the Ruminant product line to support sales.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science or equivalent in animal sciences, marketing, business or related area.
• Fluent English; Spanish is a Plus.
• US ruminant market knowledge.
• Able to travel 3-5 days per week; willing to drive.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

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.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish is a Plus

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Ruminant market knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

MS Office, SAS

Education

MS in Animal Sciences or related

Tools

SAS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Novus International, Inc. seeks a field-focused professional to collect and analyze cow comfort data on dairy farms, driving field implementation of the C.O.W.S. program across the Western US in collaboration with the sales team.

You will provide technical support for field research, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and present findings at customer and industry events, while leveraging the Ruminant product line to support sales.