Matt Malone
About Matt Malone
Matt Malone is the Director of Sales for Walmart Inc. at General Mills, specializing in Meals, Baking, and Natural/Organic products. He has over 15 years of experience in the food and consumer goods industry, with a strong background in managing sales for major retail accounts.
Current Role at General Mills
Matt Malone is currently the Director of Sales for Walmart Inc. - Meals, Baking, and Natural/Organic at General Mills. In this role, he oversees sales strategies and operations related to Walmart’s meals, baking, and natural/organic product categories. His extensive career in sales and marketing within well-known retail accounts reflects a breadth of expertise and a strong focus on consumer goods.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before his current position, Matt Malone held various roles at General Mills. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Director of Sales for Walmart - Meals, Baking, and Snacking, based in Rogers, Arkansas. Prior to that, he served as Zone Operations Manager from 2018 to 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His tenure at General Mills also includes roles such as Senior Customer Manager at HEB, Customer Manager at Sam's Club, and Product Sales Manager for Cereal Strategic Growth Customers.
Early Career and Experience at Kellogg Company
Matt Malone began his career in the food and consumer goods industry with the Kellogg Company. He joined Kellogg in 2004 as a Retail Sales Representative for Walmart in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He later worked as a Retail Sales Analyst and Account Executive at Unified Grocers. His early career at Kellogg helped him build a solid foundation in sales and retail management, leading to his transition to General Mills in 2009.
Educational Background
Matt Malone holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix, completed in 2007, and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Mississippi State University, completed in 2004. His academic background in marketing has supported his professional roles in sales management, providing him with a robust understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior.
Geographical Work Experience
Throughout his career, Matt Malone has worked in several key geographical locations including Rogers, Arkansas; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Austin, Texas; Fayetteville, Arkansas; and Portland, Oregon. This diverse geographical work experience has enabled him to gain a thorough understanding of regional markets and customer needs, which he leverages in his strategic sales initiatives.