Freight Forwarder Salary in Pierre, SD

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How much does a Freight Forwarder make in Pierre, SD? The average Freight Forwarder salary in Pierre, SD is $78,763 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $72,358 and $85,267. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Freight Forwarder?

A Freight Forwarder, forwarder, or forwarding agent, also known as a non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC), is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations to get goods from the manufacturer or producer to a market, customer or final point of distribution. Forwarders contract with a carrier or often multiple carriers to move the goods. A forwarder does not move the goods but acts as an expert in the logistics network. The carriers can use a variety of shipping modes, including ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads, and often use multiple modes for a sing...

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Senior Logistics Consultant (Freight Forwarding Sales)

OEC Group - Cerritos , CA

Minimum 3 years' experience directly selling Ocean and/or Air services within a freight forwarder required. * Previous experience using CargoWise One ERP system is preferred. * Ability to work ...

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Freight Forwarding Export Operations Manager

Logisteed America, INC - Elk Grove Village , IL

The Freight Forwarding Air and Ocean Export Operations Manager will report to the Branch Manager. This role will oversee the Freight Forwarding Export Operations department including Air and Ocean ...

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International Freight Forwarding Sales Specialist

FreightTAS - Philadelphia , PA

An international freight forwarder and NVOCC, is looking for dynamic and highly-motivated individuals to join their growing sales team and help them expand their services. The sales focus areas will ...

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Branch Manager (Freight Forwarding) - 16445552

ProStaff Solutions Inc - Houston , TX

ProStaff Workforce Solutions is highly motivated and experienced Branch Manager to join our Freight Forwarding client in Houston, Texas . If you believe you are qualified, we would be excited to ...

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Logistics - Freight Forwarding Sales Professional (BDM)

DACHSER USA Air & Sea Logistics Inc. - Peabody , MA

Logistics - Freight Forwarding Sales Professional is responsible for securing sales growth of Dachser USA's Air and Sea division by developing and maintaining strong and favorable relationships with ...

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Import/Export Coordinator in Freight Forwarding field

DCM creations - Torrance , CA

Freight forwarding company Location: Southbay area Position: Import/Export Coordinator Status: Temp to Hire/ full-time Pay: $18-23/hr (DOE) (Entry level/No Experience $18-20/hr, Related Experience ...

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What does a Freight Forwarder do?

Common responsibilities of a Freight Forwarder

Provide customer support to all vendors, suppliers, agents and government agencies to facilitate the export objective while ensuring accurate accounting functions relating to the billing, distribution and collection of funds.

August 07, 2022

Resolve issues respective to meeting client requirements such as data input and general customer service inquiries related to tracking and tracing.

November 07, 2022

Supporting Regional and Local Key Account Manager with market development activities and sustaining products and services.

February 22, 2023

Performs a variety of duties as outlined in Operation Procedure in support of the import/export, air/ocean shipments.

February 28, 2023

Plans and schedules appropriate service line for situation (ground, expedited, air, ocean, etc) to maintain a cost effective balance between customer service and cost of shipments.

March 06, 2023

Recommend solutions based on customer needs by using industry knowledge.

March 24, 2023

Develops methods and procedures for transportation of commodities for designated shippers from local or offshore locations to warehouses, other storage facilities or final consignee locations.

April 02, 2023

Understanding and complying with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.

April 18, 2023

Negotiate shipping rates and submit to Branch Manager for approval when necessary to be competitive.

May 01, 2023

Prepare all necessary data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, etc.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Freight Forwarder in Pierre, SD

Average Base Salary

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72358

85267

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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What is the average salary for Freight Forwarder in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freight Forwarder in Pierre, SD. The base salary for Freight Forwarder ranges from $72,358 to $85,267 with the average base salary of $78,763. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,315 to $89,630 with the average total cash compensation of $82,677.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$78,763	$72,358 - $85,267
Bonus	$3,913	$2,957 - $4,363
Total Pay	$82,677	$75,315 - $89,630

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Freight Forwarder Salary Near Pierre, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Pierre, SD
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,112 - $83,799	COMPARE TO Pierre, SD
CITY, STATE Rapid City, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,615 - $89,105	COMPARE TO Pierre, SD
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,856 - $89,388	COMPARE TO Pierre, SD
CITY, STATE Mandan, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,891 - $98,857	COMPARE TO Pierre, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,326 - $87,586	COMPARE TO Pierre, SD
CITY, STATE Bismarck, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,891 - $98,857	COMPARE TO Pierre, SD

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About Pierre, South Dakota

Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second-least populous state capital in the United States, following only Montpelier, Vermont, and the eighth-most populous city in South Dakota. Founded in 1880 on the east bank of the Missouri River opposite Fort Pierre, Pierre has been the state capital since South Dakota gained statehood on November 2, 1889. It was challenged by Huron for the capital and won because of its location in the geographic center of t...

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About Pierre, South Dakota Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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