Michael Kattleman
About Michael Kattleman
Michael Kattleman serves as the Senior Manager of Sales Compensation at Cvent, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse educational background in business administration, accounting, and quantitative methods, along with extensive experience in sales compensation and analysis.
Work at Cvent
Michael Kattleman has held multiple roles at Cvent, a leading event management software company. He began as a Senior Sales Compensation Analyst from 2017 to 2018, then progressed to Assistant Team Lead in Sales Compensation from 2018 to 2019. He served as Team Lead, Sales Compensation from 2019 to 2021, followed by a position as Manager, Sales Compensation from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, he took on the role of Senior Manager, Sales Compensation, where he continues to oversee compensation strategies for the sales team.
Education and Expertise
Michael Kattleman has a diverse educational background. He studied Business Administration at Hudson Valley Community College, earning an Associate of Arts (AA). He furthered his education at the State University of New York at Albany, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting. He then completed a Master of Science (M.S.) in Quantitative Methods and Modeling at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). Additionally, he studied Chinese Studies at the Defense Language Institute, achieving another Associate of Arts (AA).
Background
Before his extensive career at Cvent, Michael Kattleman worked in various roles across different organizations. He served as an Actuarial Analyst at Farm Family Insurance Companies from 2007 to 2009. He also worked as a Language Analyst for the National Security Agency from 2011 to 2015 in the Hawaiian Islands. His military experience includes serving as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretive Second Class Petty Officer in the US Navy from 2009 to 2015.
Career Progression
Michael Kattleman's career has shown a steady progression in the field of sales compensation. He started at Cvent as a Senior Sales Compensation Analyst and advanced through various leadership roles, including Assistant Team Lead and Team Lead. His experience in managing sales compensation strategies culminated in his current position as Senior Manager, Sales Compensation. His prior roles in different industries have contributed to his expertise in this area.