The main function of a Retail Supervisor is to oversee the work of retail staff in a store environment. They are in charge of monitoring employee activity, coordinating the shipping and receiving of merchandise, solving problems at a day-to-day level and assisting customers. Retail Supervisors can work for any kind of retail store, whether it be a clothing, electronics or home goods store. No matter which specific type of retailer they work for, their job is to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of a store, from the shelving of merchandise to customer satisfaction. Retail Supervisors work in a mixed environment that typically consists of both an office and a sales floor. They may also be required to travel to meetings with higher-up staff members within the retail company.