Job Description
Job Description
Why CCI? CCI Systems, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Telecommunications Company based in Iron Mountain, MI with 60+ years of industry knowledge and experience. Our outstanding team-based work culture and environment has allowed us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, flexibility, paid on the job training, professional development, and inspire you to be bold, yet accountable. We value our employees’ hard work and determination and REWARD results all while having fun!
Our mission is to make life better by connecting people through innovative communication systems.
We are seeking a Proposal Coordinator who plays a vital role in supporting the bid and proposal process by managing key administrative functions, monitoring bid portals, templating proposal content, and maintaining accurate records within CRM systems. This role ensures that all opportunities are properly captured, tracked, and prepared for timely and compliant submissions. Working closely with the Proposal Manager and cross-functional stakeholders, the Proposal Coordinator assists in proposal development, schedules meetings, coordinates customer engagements, and maintains organized documentation. This position is essential to ensure the proposal process runs smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards.
Responsibilities
- Monitor bid portals regularly to identify and capture new opportunities that align with the company’s services and strategic objectives.
- Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate and timely data related to projects, opportunities, and proposal activities.
- Assist in templating proposals using standardized formats and tools.
- Coordinate internal meetings and deadlines related to proposal development.
- Support document management activities, including scanning, filing, organizing submission logistics, and ensuring accurate and timely handling of proposal materials.
- Track budget-approved purchases and maintain fiscal year usage records.
- Ensure proposal documents meet formatting and compliance requirements.
- Provide administrative support to the Proposal Manager and broader team.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical business practices.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
1–3 years in proposal coordination, marketing operations, and / or administrative support.Familiarity with RFP processes.Skilled in productivity and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Docusign, CRM platforms such as HubSpot, and Adobe applications like Acrobat and InDesign, or comparable software.Knowledgeable with legal and regulatory standards relevant to proposal submissions, including data privacy, contract terms, and risk mitigation.Experience preparing and delivering presentations.Experience maintaining pricing governance across industries and services.Efficiently processes incoming work from diverse sources—including email, PDFs, paper documents, FTP, and customer databases—into online systems with accuracy and timeliness.Thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrating the ability to meet tight deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and manage multiple tasks without compromising productivity or quality.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrates a proactive mindset, with a strong willingness to learn, grow professionally, and take on increasing levels of responsibility.Highly responsible, resourceful, accurate, dependable, and self-motivated.Alignment with corporate values, understanding of the company mission, and demonstration of CCI leadership behaviors.Shift is Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. CST but must be able to work outside normal business hours when required.