Richard Crosby

Cross-functional Solutions Manager bridging technology and business teams.

Richard Crosby

Currently Solutions Manager at UBIO. UBIO are the creators of the Automation Cloud, the technology platform for connecting the web.

UBIO's managed automation service transforms websites into powerful transactional and data APIs, giving our customers the power back over their own customers' journey.

Cross-functional Solutions Manager with over a decade of experience delivering onboarding, documentation and product input across SaaS platforms. Trusted lead for technical demos, testing workflows and client integration success.

I am also a Consumer Advocate focused on Tobacco Harm Reduction via my position as UK Director of Considerate Pouchers and writer for The Daily Pouch.

Formerly Marketplace Manager for online retailer Universal Textiles (T/A 'Pertemba Global'). Universal Textiles are primarily fashion retailers - listing hundreds of thousands of products worldwide. My role involved overseeing the integration and management of these marketplaces.

Before joining Pertemba I worked at SaaS providers Brightpearl and Veeqo in various roles from support to implementation.

Prior to this I co-owned an e-commerce business (BrizTech Ltd.) after spending several years in digital marketing after receiving a Business Studies degree from UWE.

Bringing together hands-on retail operations and SaaS implementation know-how, backed by a Business Studies degree from UWE.

With over 10 years of experience working in and around retail technology—from shopfloor sales to managing a global eCommerce business—I have developed broad, practical knowledge alongside strong technical expertise.

Career Highlights

Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

  • SaaS onboarding & API integrations
  • Postman & cURL workflows
  • TypeScript / Node.js / JavaScript
  • CSS3 / HTML5
  • Git & GitHub (Actions)
  • Docker / Heroku / Dokku
  • Linux Administration
  • Python & Bash scripting

Business Experience

  • Technical pre-sales & demos
  • E-commerce management
  • Customer success & upsell support
  • Project & team leadership
  • UAT & QA testing feedback
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Client relationship management
  • Documentation & knowledge sharing

Tools & Software

  • HubSpot & Salesforce CRM
  • Zendesk, Freshdesk & Intercom
  • Notion & Confluence
  • Make.com & Zapier automation
  • AWS, Netlify & DigitalOcean
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
  • Jira & GitHub

Additional Work

Consumer Advocacy & Harm Reduction

As UK Director of Considerate Pouchers, I work to promote tobacco harm reduction through safer alternatives. This involves writing for The Daily Pouch, engaging with policymakers, and advocating for evidence-based approaches to harm reduction. Our work focuses on educating consumers about safer nicotine products while supporting their journey away from combustible tobacco.

Get in Touch

Feel free to reach out through any of these channels:

[email protected]