We are excited to welcome Richard Bell to the CresLane team! With over three decades of experience in the grocery and retail industries, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will help drive CresLane to new heights in the world of POS solutions. Read our employee spotlight below to learn more about Richard and his industry experience.
What is your name and where are you from?
Richard is originally from Winnipeg, Canada, where he began his career in the POS industry in the 1980s. Over the years, he has continued to grow his career, spending the last 30 years working in the supermarket and retail marketplace as a reseller, including 20 years with LOC Software.
What is your job title at CresLane, and what are your day-to-day responsibilities?
Richard will focus on reseller partner relationships and serve as a consultant to the CEO. His role is key in building and maintaining strong connections with partners, as well as offering strategic guidance to help CresLane grow. Richard’s deep industry knowledge and expertise are critical in shaping the company’s strategic direction.
What is your background with grocery/retail and the industry overall?
Richard has been in the grocery industry since 1989, starting with selling scanning systems in grocery stores. Throughout his career, he has helped bring several software products to market, contributing to the evolution of grocery and retail technology. His extensive experience and connections in the industry make him an invaluable asset to CresLane.
What is your favorite part of your job?
His passion lies in building the business, forming partner relationships, winning sales, and sharing his knowledge to help others succeed. He is involved in several advisory boards, where he provides his expertise and guidance to help shape the future of the industry. One of his favorite aspects of his job is training salespeople and empowering them to succeed in selling new systems to retailers.
What are you most looking forward to about joining CresLane?
Richard is excited about the opportunity to help CresLane become a leader in the grocery POS industry. He also is ready to work closely with resellers and partnering with vendors to drive business growth and innovation.
What are some of your best skills?
He excels at selling the ROI process and delivering organized and impactful presentations. His ability to clearly communicate the benefits and value of POS solutions to customers is one of the key factors in his success.
What makes you successful?
Richard attributes his success to hard work and dedication. He believes in putting in the effort and staying focused on the task at hand, without relying on shortcuts or gimmicks. He also has the skills to build extremely strong relationships.
What do you do outside of work?
Outside of work, Richard enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren. His love for family and balance in life is something that keeps him grounded and motivated.
Welcome to CresLane
We are thrilled to have Richard on board and look forward to the positive impact he will have on CresLane’s growth and success in the grocery and retail POS space!