Nicholas Spoden
About Nicholas Spoden
Nicholas Spoden is an Agronomy Sales Manager at Lygos, focusing on sustainable agriculture solutions to enhance ROI. He has extensive experience in sales and management across various companies and regions, including Sturtevant Inc. and Sound Agriculture.
Current Role at Lygos
Nicholas Spoden serves as the Agronomy Sales Manager at Lygos, a role he has held since 2023. Based in Berkeley, California, he focuses on providing solutions that deliver return on investment (ROI) to support sustainable agricultural practices. His work is centered around addressing the challenges of feeding a growing global population through innovative agricultural strategies.
Previous Experience at Sturtevant Inc.
Before joining Lygos, Nicholas Spoden worked at Sturtevant Inc. as the Sales and Service Director from 2016 to 2021. During his five years in Hanover, Massachusetts, he was responsible for overseeing sales operations and service delivery, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction within the company.
Sales Management at Sound Agriculture
Nicholas held the position of Regional Sales Manager at Sound Agriculture from 2022 to 2023. Based in Minnesota, he managed sales operations and strategies, contributing to the company's growth and outreach in the agricultural sector during his one-year tenure.
Educational Background in Business Administration
Nicholas Spoden earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Bemidji State University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2009 to 2011. He also studied at Hawaii Pacific University, achieving a B.B.A. in Business Administration and Management from 2004 to 2007. His education has provided a strong foundation for his career in sales and management.
Career Progression in Sales and Agriculture
Nicholas has a diverse career spanning various roles in sales and agriculture. He began as an Inside Sales Representative at Donaldson from 2011 to 2013, later advancing to Territory Sales Manager from 2013 to 2016. His experience includes engaging with dealer and independent representative channels, enhancing operations, and setting industry standards across different geographical areas.