Customer Relationship Advisor

ICS

• Portsmouth
• Full-time
• Permanent
  
  

About a Career With Elis

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions. With over 50,000 employees across 28 countries, we provide essential, sustainable services to the industrial, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

In the Industrial & Commercial Services (ICS) division, we specialise in innovative, circular solutions—supplying workwear, hygiene products, washroom services and industrial wipers through a reliable rental model that reduces waste and supports our customers' operational efficiency.

Your Mission at Elis

We’re looking for a Customer Relationship Assistant to join our ICS team at our Portsmouth site to deliver exceptional customer service while supporting Account Managers and Customer Service Manager in strengthening client relationships and driving continuous improvement.

This is a varied, rewarding role ideal for someone with strong communication, organisation, and analytical skills.

• Serve as the dedicated point of contact for complex or at-risk customers, helping rebuild and strengthen partnerships.

Manage all direct communications (email, phone) from key customers efficiently and professionally.

Collate and relay feedback from Drivers and On-Premise Delivery teams to Account Managers.

Support account management activity, including meeting preparation, reporting, and analysis of service issues and risks.

Prepare quotations (CARs), contractual documentation, and ensure timely follow-up of actions.

Contribute to revenue generation activities by coordinating with Operations and Service teams and maintaining regular reporting.

Analyse lost business and complaint data to identify service trends and improvement areas.

Provide accurate financial reporting and contribute to business reviews with General Managers.

Offer training, coaching and subject matter support to colleagues when required.

Work collaboratively on projects that drive service and process improvements across the ICS division.

What will make you stand out?

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Microsoft Dynamics.

Attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational abilities.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience in sales, service management or administration is desirable.

Previous people management experience is advantageous.

What's on offer?

• 29 Days Holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site Parking
• Salary: circa £xx,xxx per annum
• Clear career progression within a multinational organisation
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability and the circular economy
• A supportive team environment where your ideas and contributions matter
  
  

Interested?

Then apply online! Your contact person:

Katy Everitt

HR & Resourcing Manager - ICS

Tel: katy.everitt@elis.com