Crafty Beaver, a Nation’s Best Holdings, LLC company, is seeking experienced candidates for a Part-time Hardware Specialist position that has the potential to move into a full-time position in our Skokie, IL location .

We’re focused on people and relationships first and we’re passionate about customer service and continuous improvement. Are you looking to join a company that is focused on growth? If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment, then join our growing team.

What’s It Like To Work for Nation’s Best?

Teamwork: All of our positions, in all of our stores, are hands-on. We work together, whenever necessary, to ensure a positive customer experience every time, every day.

Support: We have local resources and a Dallas Support Team to help you along the way and to partner on projects, as appropriate.

Autonomy: We empower entrepreneurial spirit in all our associates.

Relationships: We believe the core of our business is the relationships we build.

Continuous Improvement: We are focused on continuous improvement, ensuring expertise and solid best practices are shared across all of our divisions and stores.

Efficiencies: We maximize efficiency through best-in-class technology and consistent business practices nationwide.

Growth Mindset: We are focused on long-term growth, both in our associates and the company.

Atmosphere: This is not a suit and tie environment. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done.

Community Service: Our divisions and associates are committed to serving and contributing to the communities in which we live and work.

Safety: We strive to provide a work environment that is safe and healthy for all of our associates and customers. We want everyone to go home in the same condition in which they came to work that day.

What Does a Hardware Specialist Do?

• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Support the hardware sales efforts by, servicing contractor and retail customers.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services
• Ensuring that sales transactions are completed accurately, maintaining precise work order files and pulling appropriate products from the sales floor.
• Stock shelves and set up displays, clean store equipment and load/unload delivery trucks
• Wait on contractors and on retail customers
• Inform customers about current sales or promotions.
• He/she must also perform additional duties as may be assigned.

What Does It Take to Be a Hardware Specialist?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Computer proficiency
• One year minimum of previous building supply and hardware knowledge.
• Ability to work as a team and help motivate others
• Must be able to walk throughout yards, and offices.
• Results-oriented with ability to serve stores with humility and be a steward of Nation’s Best’s values.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining adaptable and flexible.
• Strong interpersonal skills with willingness to consistently provide superior customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25-50lbs consistently and bend, twist, squat and reach throughout work shift.