merchandiser

sales representative

route sales representative

delivery driver

route driver

Bonnie Plants

I loved this job, despite it being 6 days a week and up to 16 hours a day. No time off and lots of overtime and double time pay makes for a nice bank account, so if you are looking for something to eat up all your time and pay you handsomely in return, the driver job is for you!

This job is not for the weak-willed. You will need to have very advanced problem solving skills and lots of physical endurance for the long hours. It's not a very rigorous job, but there is lots of lifting, pulling, etc.

Driving a 30 foot box truck through Los Angeles (parts of it were my territory) in peak rush hour traffic is quite an experience, and one that will make or break a driver.

This job is hectic. It is stressful and will test your resolve often, BUT it is well worth it if you've got the chops. If you're a youngin like me (29) and you are willing to put in the work, you will get a lot out of this job.

At the end of each season is a LARGE bonus (mine was 10k), that is decided by sales for the year. With this and some money I saved, I was able to live freely without working for over 8 months after I left the company.

My only complaint is that management at the station I worked out of was  rife with nepotism (favoritism). The boss's son came back from out of country and needed a job, so they stuck him with me as my assistant, and the entire time he worked under me he just talked smack about how poorly I did the job and that I didn't know what I was doing. I took over the route from the person who trained me and I increased sales by myself by more than 7% compared to the year before. I'd say that's pretty good for a rookie. The boss's son had me fired and took my job, and a friend that still works there has told me that everything at that particular station went south and they had to change management and a lot of people quit. That much is unavoidable when people like that are in management.

Overall, this company is great. They are in all 50 states, have fantastic pay and bonuses, and they make it obvious that they care for you. Go for it, you'll probably love this job.

Working for Bonnie can be rewarding but at a cost. For many sales reps, your job isn't local, which means you'll be away from home and family. With the workload, even if you are local you won't see your family much. Good thing is it is seasonal, with work starting mid January and ending the beginning of August. You will work many hours each week..anywhere from 60 to 100. You don't get paid hourly. You are paid on commission. If your sales are good, you'll get paid pretty good. 

The problem I had mostly was with management and upper management. My station manager was not very accommodating or understanding with most situations. Our station didn't have loading docks. Our carts (that we pay to have loaded) were never loaded. We were a drop station (meaning we didn't have functioning greenhouses for product) and never received the plants we needed. We'd be lucky to get a decent variety of product to sell. It was really a mess. On an occasion or two, management would acknowledge these issues but mostly blame would still get placed on sales reps for poor sales. And at the end of season no exceptions were made for sales reps, even though 95 percent of the problems could be placed on management. I'm sure at a decently ran station things could be better but my main advice still is - strongly consider another career path if you have a family to raise.

Bonnie use to be a decent place to work if you had the right drive. 100% commission. Paid salary bi weekly that comes out of your end payout. Very bad leadership that never tries to hide that fact that you're just a number. You're expected to work every single day during peak season, so get ready to be exhausted. The ability to make a large sum of money in 5-7 months is a driving factor tho. Weather can and will crush you, if it rains on the weekend, which is your busiest time, you'll lose massive amounts of sales and you'll be playing catchup for a few weeks.

Every year corporate will change the pay-plan, cutting your pay slightly by making you're incentives a little harder to get. At one time, you could make 20+ percent of your route, which would lead to you bringing in 100,000-130,000 in 5-6 months. Now you'll be LUCKY to bring home 60-80. 

There are far better sales rep positions available nowadays. Ones where you aren't away from your family for half the year and are actually appreciated. 

This job is fantastic for anyone looking for something a bit unconventional. Depending on which market you work, you could have upwards of 6-7 months off with enough income to support yourself all year. While in-season, the job can be very high-pressure and demands your total attention. There's virtually little-to-no downtime during peak season. It's hard, dirty work, but it's financially rewarding when you put your all into it and it's awesome to have over half the year off. Sadly, it looks as if the company is extending their season in many sales market. So, sales reps will be on the hook for more of the year now. But, they'll stand to gain more money from it. While working, you are pretty free to operate however you deem best. There's oversight for sure, but most senior reps treat their sales routes like it's their own business and are rarely directed to do things in a specific way. Typically, as long as you maintain company standards, you have the ability to run your route how you see fit.



I had a great experience working in my current role. The company culture is incredibly supportive, fostering an environment where employees feel valued and motivated. Management is approachable and genuinely cares about professional growth, offering ample opportunities for learning and development. 

The work itself is both challenging and rewarding, with a good balance between autonomy and teamwork. I’ve been able to contribute meaningfully to projects that align with my skills and interests, and the collaboration among team members is seamless. 

Additionally, the company offers a flexible work-life balance, which has been essential for maintaining personal well-being alongside professional responsibilities. Benefits are comprehensive and competitive, further enhancing the overall experience. 

Overall, I’m very satisfied with my job and the company’s commitment to its employees. It’s a place where you can grow your career while feeling supported and appreciated every step of the way.


Bonnie plants started daily at 7 am and we would be off by 6 pm, we would have two breaks one at 10 am and another at 3 pm; lunch would be one hour long. I learned many plants names & what was needed to care for them in a greenhouse.the supervisor was a very nice person and he treated everyone the same. My co-workers were hard workers some nice others not so much, everyone is different we get along with some and not so much with others. Hardest part of the job was not having something to do for a day, that meant that we would be getting off early. I worked alongside my pregnant girlfriend, she mostly stayed in the warehouse and I did the heavy work. The best part of my day was seeing her during lunch or break, it motivated me to work harder for our future.

During the interview process they mainly talked about the company and very little about the job it’s self.  The details were very vague. *prepare to not have a life outside of this job*. It wasn’t until I started working as a sales representative where the high demands and expectations came into full effect. They praise the employees who come in early and stay late. What really threw me for a loop was the incorrect information during the interview process where it was said that we got off at 4. No. Management and the plant workers do, not the drivers. A lack of communication between sales manager and plant manager for the drivers. The company itself is great but I feel like the drivers could use a bit more leverage for the work load each day. Like pre-filled carts for each store(drop and go) to effectively supply more stores. A set schedule for what zones to complete ( Monday is zone 4 etc) 

A day at work consisted of either working in production or maintenance. I worked both. Maintenance was dead heading plants, moving tables loaded with plants around. Production is actually transplanting seedlings into plats, and then labeling them for identification. They were then moved into the greenhouse section and watered. It was fun, for a time. Worst part was 1 person was allowed to exert her nastiness and have influence to keep a few employees from being hired for the next planting season. What was enjoyable was we all had a goal and that was to ship the most hardy and beautiful plants to stores.

A typical day at work starts by checking your route schedule and attending to all product being staged at the Bonnie plant station. Then checking truck for any routine maintenance issues, fuel, lights, wheels, etc. Logging into drivers tablet and beginning each delivery with care and effeciency. Each store has racks and displays that must be assembled or moved, product swapped or cared for and full displays looking appealing to customers, filling each work order required by each store location and photographing our product displays for quality checks. This job requires people skills and ability to manage time and product availability. And occasional requests from stores managers. 

Overall it is an awesome career choice for me. It is long, hard hours, Work in all types of weather. You must be good at keeping up with what sells where, and keeping a dependable schedule for delivery and have flexibility in changing when needed. As with all jobs there are obstacles to overcome, but your work ethic, communication skills, and drive sell will determine how successful you are. There are up and down years, as is always the case in sales. A huge + for me is the time off paid in the winter that I get to spend with family 💕  During the working season family work time is hard to balance but it can be done! That's where having good time management comes into play! For my area the pay can't be beat. My Bonnie family at 76 is the absolute best! And our Station Manager strives hard to back us in anyway he can. 

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