Janice Hofmann - Business Coach & Management Trainer

Q: Where is Janice based?

Janice is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Janice speak?

Janice speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Janice have?

Janice has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Janice has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Janice may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Janice's latest experience?

Janice's most recent position is Business Coach & Management Trainer at VfTC UG .

Q: What companies has Janice worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Janice has worked for VfTC UG , IU Sales Services GmbH , Mollie , and idealo GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Janice most experienced in?

Janice is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Real Estate . Janice also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Food and Beverage , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Janice most experienced in?

Janice is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Strategy and Planning , and Business Intelligence . Janice also has some experience in Human Resources (HR) , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Janice worked in recently?

Janice has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Janice worked in recently?

Janice has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Human Resources (HR) , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Business Coach & Management Trainer

VfTC UG

Successfully led small to medium sales and software engineering teams of up to 25 employees
Built, structured, and restructured teams into high-performing units
Delivered trainings and on-the-job coaching at the highest level
Focused on individual psychology, management development, new work, supervision, systemic coaching, and organizational development
Applied leadership principles based on appreciation, trust, responsibility, and a "Let's Start Things" mentality
Aimed to provide team members with clear direction and sense of purpose to create sustainable value for the organization

Nov 2022 - May 2023

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of Sales

IU Sales Services GmbH

Led multinational and global teams within Sales International
Restructured capabilities of international teams and internal sales processes
Enhanced sales strategy along the sales funnel across various sales channels

Jun 2022 - Nov 2022

6 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teamlead Sales Commercial

Mollie

Led a team of 12 FTEs, including sales engineers, in the DACH commerce department
Focused on new business development, outbound activities, and personality development
Acquired e-commerce merchants with a payment volume exceeding €2 million
Managed goal-setting and performance discussions using OKRs
Led Salesforce migration and optimized sales team processes

Jul 2020 - May 2022

1 year 11 months

Berlin, Germany

Teamlead Software Engineering

idealo GmbH

Disciplinarily responsible for the software developer team in customer communication after sales
Led agile software development teams, managing moderation, enabling, organizational development, and collaboration
Contributed to the development of team structures and individual team member growth from hiring through development and effectiveness reviews

Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Business Development Manager

eventbrite GmbH

Developed strategic initiatives with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho to secure market share in Europe
Identified new business partners and built long-term, sustainable relationships
Conducted development and trend analyses in music and festivals at the European level, as well as competitive analyses
Played a key role in addressing Covid-19 challenges, including the closure of European markets

Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year

Team Lead Sales

Lieferando, yd. yourdelivery GmbH

Managed four departments (Sales Admin, After Sales, Market Research, Field Sales) in the DACH B2B segment with 25 employees
Oversaw day-to-day operations at both team and individual levels to ensure qualitative and quantitative sales targets were met

Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Head of Sales

Medici Living GmbH & QUARTERS

Led B2C sales in Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA
Reported directly to executive management and tracked KPIs
Continuously developed sales strategies to acquire new customers with full accountability
Held budget and personnel responsibility, drove staff development, and led internal process optimization

Aug 2011 - Aug 2015

4 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Team Lead Sales

Billpay GmbH

Led the DACH sales department for Germany’s largest online payment provider for invoice, direct debit, and installment payments
Expanded and developed the sales team for DACH and the Netherlands
Led team meetings and managed reporting and analytics to the Head of Sales

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (4.5 years), Professional Services (3.5 years), Real Estate (3 years), Information Technology (2 years), Media and Entertainment (1 year), and Food and Beverage (1 year).

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Real Estate

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Food and Beverage

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Sales (10 years), Strategy (4 years), Business Intelligence (4 years), Human Resources (2.5 years), Information Technology (2 years), and Product Development (2 years).

Sales

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Human Resources

Information Technology

Product Development

Summary

With over 10 years of leadership experience, I have successfully led, taken over, built, structured, and restructured small to medium sales and software engineering teams of up to 25 employees to develop them into high-performing units. My leadership principles are based on values such as appreciation, trust, responsibility, and a determined "Let's Start Things" mentality. My main goal is to give team members clear direction and a sense of purpose to create sustainable value for the entire organization.

Skills

Systemic Coaching
Personal Development
Organizational Development
Management Development
Salesforce
Hubspot
Zoho
Tableau
Power Bi
Workday
Miro
Vanage
Twilio
Leading Global Teams
International Sales
Agile Working
Change Management
Leading Tech Teams
Scrum
Kanban
Mindfulness
Empathy
Responsibility
Freedom
Diversity
Self-actualization
Entrepreneurship
Devops
Ci/cd Continuous Integration/continuous Delivery

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 2005 - Jul 2008

Gutsschänke Holsterfeld

Hotel management apprenticeship · Salzbergen, Germany

Sep 2003 - Jul 2005

Städtische kaufmännische Schulen

General higher education entrance qualification · Rheine, Germany

Aug 1996 - Jul 2003

Snedwinkela Realschule

Secondary school leaving certificate · Neuenkirchen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

GfK - Nonviolent & Appreciative Communication

Certificate Of Lean Management Leadership

Innovation Culture

Female Leadership

Elan Kombi Consult GmbH

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

January 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Janice based?

Janice is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Janice speak?

Janice speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Janice have?

Janice has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Janice has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Janice may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Janice be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Janice would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Coach & Management Trainer, Head of Sales, Teamlead Sales Commercial.

What is Janice's latest experience?

Janice's most recent position is Business Coach & Management Trainer at VfTC UG.

What companies has Janice worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Janice has worked for VfTC UG, IU Sales Services GmbH, Mollie, and idealo GmbH.

Which industries is Janice most experienced in?

Janice is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Real Estate. Janice also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Food and Beverage, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Janice most experienced in?

Janice is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Business Intelligence. Janice also has some experience in Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

Which industries has Janice worked in recently?

Janice has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Janice worked in recently?

Janice has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Human Resources (HR), and Information Technology (IT).

What is Janice's education?

Janice attended Gutsschänke Holsterfeld for Hotel management apprenticeship.

Does Janice have any certificates?

Janice has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: GfK - Nonviolent & Appreciative Communication, Certificate Of Lean Management Leadership, and Innovation Culture.

What is the availability of Janice?

Janice is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Janice?

Janice's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.