Brian Thorngaard

Partner at Imago Sonas - Head of Products at IMAGO SONAS A/S
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark, DK
Languages
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Brian Schmaltz-Knudsen

Brian and I started at the same time at Also A/S, both in the same role as Product Managers. Having Brian as a coworker and as a new colleague was a great way to get into the business fast and efficient. With Brian's positive wipe and great humor, even the most dull and trivial task were fun to deal with. Brian's way of work was works smarter not harder and we had the same way of looking at task in a alternative and innovative way. As a colleague he is open minded and straight forward. He does not have a hidden agenda, you can trust him and on his support, and he keeps deadlines and forecasted goals. I would only hope to work with Brian again, as we share the same interest both business and private. I can only give my warmest recommendations!

Lars Hvid

I have worked with Brian over a number of years at Bang & Olufsen. I have seen Brian on stage many times, training both technicians and sales people. Every time with a lot of success. This guy really knows what he is talking about, and is respected for his broad knowledge. Brian is a really good colleague and team player. It is always nice to work together with him because he gets things done but also because he has a brilliant sense of humour.

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Experience

    • Denmark
    • Movies and Sound Recording
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner at Imago Sonas - Head of Products
      • Apr 2020 - Present

    • HDBaseT Certified Instructor
      • Jun 2020 - Present

    • United States
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Atlona Certified Deputy Trainer
      • Jun 2017 - Present

  • HDBaseT
    • Israel
    • HDBaseT Authorized Trainer
      • Apr 2017 - Present

  • Imago Sonas Distribution
    • Herlev, Copenhagen
    • Product Manager
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2020

      Imago Sonas focus on bringing Media storage solutions & installer products to the Danish Market though a well educated dealer network. We represent several brands in Denmark that we consider to be the best in their class. We also Distribute a wide range of Video conversion, extension, switcher, router products from mainly American & British Companies. The filosofy is to provide a aftermarket service that is second to none in a industry that is more about volume than quality. Our service and support makes a unbeatable difference Happy dealers makes happy costumers. Happy costumers brings more business. With Imago Sonas Distribution everyone is a winner. Show less

    • Switzerland
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Product Manager Scandinavia - SONOS, Sony, Canon & IRC
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

      Product Manager for Scandinavia responsible for Sony, SONOS, Canon Foto, Toshiba and IRC Project Management Implement pricelist, pricematrix levels, Calculate and define Margin level Daily working with SAP Systems Market planning, assortment planning, market analyzing Budget planning, daily budget follow-up, weekly reporting Sales report and analyze Kampagne udvikling Marketing planning and campaign Go-to-market strategies on selected products or product areas Time to market Build proposals and Bid-agreements Planning shows and build-up Build-up partner programs Show less

    • Denmark
    • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technical Project Manager
      • Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

      * Store Concept Development* Technical Backbone Development* Project Management* Working with and implementing User Experiences* Implementation of Digital Signage* Prototyping of Store Concept* IT Network planning and lay-out development * Implementing Interactive technologies* Store build in Copenhagen and Shanghai* Remote access work* Development scalability of technology* Develop Global solutions* Local adaption and adjustment

    • Business Training & Coaching
      • Oct 2007 - Oct 2012

      • Coaching the dealers in Turn-over boost called GrowthLab Project• Training the dealers in Pipeline tools, Telephone Skills, CRM segmentation• Develop and conduct online training like live video training, E-Learning and class-room training• Project management on Integration solutions in House of Dreams, Vallensbæk• Support the dealers on project sales and “big tickets”• Develop and execute PR and customer events at product launches• Communication with journalists at technical magazines, TV-programs concerning the technical features of Bang & Olufsen/B&O Play products• Develop lead generating events and activities to the dealers• Sparring partner for the training managers and Regional Directors• Team member of a dedicated group of trainers, who met with Product Managers to discuss market development, demands and technologies on a 5 year roll out plan• Arrange and execute Introduction courses to new employees in Bang & Olufsen dealerships and internal staff members• Training of Bang & Olufsen Management team• Participating in planning, arranging and executing dealer meetings around Europe• Internal training of Bang & Olufsen employees Show less

    • Key Account Manager, Product Management
      • 1998 - 2007

      • Key Account Manager with responsibility of o expanding JVC sales channels, with focus on the internet market and IT dealers o establishing distribution channels like Also Actebis, SMG Data and Digifokus o the sales on Iceland through distributor and o the PRO Market within AV business • With colleagues from Japan and Europe, planning a Digital Video Camera strategy • Product Manager working in European Product Management meetings • Product development with inputs about features, design, technologies and price points • Establish a market for High-End JVC projectors via distributor and dedicated dealers • Dealer development New Markets • Customer Call center with focus on end-user contact • Develop and execute PR and customer events at product launches • Communication with journalists at technical magazines, TV-programs concerning the technical features of JVC products • Training of dealers in JVC products Show less

    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Salesman
      • Jan 1995 - Jun 1998

      • Responsible for the camera department on placement, product range, accessories and exebition • Project sales for big customers like theatres, Schools, Ministry etc. • Big screen sales for B-t-C and B-t-B • Daily sales work on the floor in the store on specific goals • Incasso job collecting debt or goods or making agreement of payback plan with end-users and businesses • Responsible for the camera department on placement, product range, accessories and exebition • Project sales for big customers like theatres, Schools, Ministry etc. • Big screen sales for B-t-C and B-t-B • Daily sales work on the floor in the store on specific goals • Incasso job collecting debt or goods or making agreement of payback plan with end-users and businesses

    • Sales & Installer
      • Aug 1993 - Jan 1995

      • Sales of consumer electronics• Installation and delivery of products all over Copenhagen• Incasso job by follow up on rental contracts and collect debt or goods, making agreement on payment plans

    • Trainee
      • Aug 1991 - Aug 1993

      Education and training for sales-assistant.

Education

  • Global Knowledge Denmark
    Cisco - ICND1 + ICND2 - CCNA
    2018 - 2019
  • Atlona Certified Level 100
    Technology Specialist, Online
    2015 - 2015
  • Atlona Certified Level 200
    Certified Technologist, Online
    2015 - 2015
  • HDBaseT Certified
    Expert, Classroom at ISE
    2015 - 2015
  • Different schools og courses
    1990 - 2012
  • Business School Lyngby
    International Business
    1990 - 1993
  • Netgear Academy
    SDVoE Design Partner Certification
    2022 -

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