COWS Program Specialist – Central and Midwest US

Novus International

Implementing the Novus C.O.W.S. program in US and Canada, providing technical assistance and building relationships across the ruminant market.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for field implementation of the Novus C.O.W.S. program in US and Canada, with some opportunity for international travel, 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.
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.
Gather, collate, and analyze data of cow comfort measures on dairy farms, using lying time, lameness, and management metrics.
Work with ruminant technical teams to develop and implement analyses of cow comfort measures to meet customer needs, supporting innovation of new techniques and analyses.
Draft lay articles and tools for use in the field in collaboration with marketing, legal and sales.
Gain insight & grow relationships with producers, key customers, and distributors to understand pains and decision-making drivers.
Promote growth of ruminant product sales in US and Canada.
Collaborate with sales managers or technical team to coordinate visits and communicate message points to identify accounts as needed.
Utilize CRM (Sales Force) platform to monitor customer activity and progress towards goals.
Participate in all Novus team training exercises and opportunities to ensure personal growth and development.
Provide proper stewardship of Novus resources; adhere to SG&A budget and investigate areas to more effectively manage cost.
Compliance to the Novus Management System (NMS), Novus Integrity System (NIS), and all policies and procedures related to position assignment.
Professionally represent Novus International at all times by adhering to the highest ethical standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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).
Fluent English.
Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust Benefits Package: Market-competitive compensation and locally selected benefits in every country where we operate.
Hybrid Work Model: We are committed to your work-life balance. Our hybrid work model lets you thrive whether you're at the office or working remotely.
Comprehensive Well-Being: Our employees’ well-being matters. We offer a variety of programs to support physical, mental, and emotional health.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisqualitative analysisquantitative analysiscow comfort measuresproject managementmarketing intelligencesales strategycustomer relationship management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsanalytical skillsinitiativeteam playerindependenceaccuracyattention to detailcommunication skills

Certifications

Masters of Science in animal sciencesMasters of Science in marketingMasters of Science in business