CAVE SPRINGS, AR, May 14, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Monica Ann Mahoney has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Mahoney has carved a remarkable path in the corporate world, where she currently serves as the vice president of sales for Walmart and Sam's Club at The Simply Good Foods Company. With more than 30 years of experience in her profession, she has been instrumental in overseeing a half-billion-dollar business. Her role encompasses introducing innovative products in Walmart and Sam's Club locations, identifying opportunities for display support, collaborating on marketing and branding initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with Walmart and Sam's Club buyers. Additionally, she focuses on educating Walmart and Sam's Club leadership about the benefits of her brand and analyzing consumer behavior.

Ms. Mahoney's career journey is a testament to her dedication and perseverance. She began her tenure at The Simply Good Foods Company as a customer development manager in 2015 before advancing to national account manager the following year. Her leadership skills were quickly recognized, leading to her appointment as team leader for Walmart and Sam's Club from 2016 to 2018. Subsequently, she was promoted to director of sales for Walmart and Sam's Club before assuming her current role as vice president of sales in 2021.

Prior to joining The Simply Good Foods Company, Ms. Mahoney honed her expertise in various roles. She served as a national account manager at The Coleman Company Inc. from 2014 to 2015 and held positions at Merck Consumer Care from 2001 to 2014. Her earlier career included roles such as category development manager at Colgate Palmolive, business analyst at National Retail Services, and retail link analyst at Frito-Lay.

Despite not having a college degree, Ms. Mahoney's career progression is marked by her commitment to learning and taking on diverse roles. She began her professional journey at Frito-Lay as an administrative employee at the age of 21. Over time, she transitioned from an admininstrative role to an analyst, then to a category manager and category advisor before ultimately leading into sales. Her dedication and willingness to go beyond the status quo led her to become vice president of sales by age 55.

In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Mahoney is involved in industry-related organizations such as NextUp Group. She also dedicates time to civic-minded organizations like the American Heart Association and volunteers at various charities through her company. Her contributions have been recognized with several awards including the President's Award, Top Region Performer of the Year, Rainmaker Award, and Top Women in Business by Drugstore News.

A firm believer in the power of community, Ms. Mahoney values the support and guidance of others and encourages others to seek help when needed. She highlights the significance of asking questions and embracing failure, viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth, and frequently reminds her colleagues to believe in themselves.

Outside of her career, Ms. Mahoney is deeply passionate about fitness and an avid enthusiast of physical activities like cycling, running, biking, and swimming. She has participated in marathons, completed an Ironman, and is actively involved with a triathlete group. This year, she is preparing for an exciting challenge — hiking Mount Kilimanjaro — as part of her tradition of choosing new endeavors for milestone birthdays.

About Marquis Who's Who®:
Since 1899, when A. N. Marquis printed the First Edition of Who's Who in America®, Marquis Who's Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Who's Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms around the world. The suite of Marquis® publications can be viewed at the official Marquis Who's Who® website, www.marquiswhoswho.com.

# # #