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Alon Katende
329 Reviews
Started off as a Volvo Technician in 2004. In 2005 I joined the Paul’s Volvo Sales team as a Master Salesperson till August 2019. Joined Smythe Volvo in September 2019. My 14 years of Sales Experience have taught me to listen more to the customers’ needs and then answer these needs directly. As a product of Dale Carnegie training, winning friends & influencing people is a core concept of my Sales process. Understanding my customer’s point of view helps me to answer their vehicle needs/wants effectively.
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7 yrs, 1 mo
Industry Experience
21 yrs, 6 mos
Languages Spoken
English
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329 Reviews of Alon Katende
October 07, 2020
Alon was such a pleasure to work with when purchasing my Volvo. His patience and knowledge was incredible. I must have called him 10 times...along with emails and each time he calmly guided me in helping Volvo. His patience and knowledge was incredible. I must have called him 10 times...along with emails and each time he calmly guided me in helping to make decisions on style, selection and even colors! I came back several times to test drive a few cars and each time he greeted me like the first...cordial and professional. After my purchase he spent at least 2 hours in the car explaining how to use the technology and suggested that when I pick up the plates that I have a list with any questions I might still have. Such a personal, sweet man. More
by Donna Kull
September 30, 2020
Alon is a terrific partner in the process of getting a car. It is like you are working with an old friend! Kevin, the CEO of Smythe makes you feel valued as a customer. car. It is like you are working with an old friend! Kevin, the CEO of Smythe makes you feel valued as a customer. More
by rcd
September 24, 2020
Dealership was efficient - all staff was helpful and knowledgeable. This was my first encounter with the dealership, and I was very satisfied. I would recommend the dealership to others knowledgeable. This was my first encounter with the dealership, and I was very satisfied. I would recommend the dealership to others More
by tzayko
Other Employees Tagged: Dennis Jeffers
September 21, 2020
I was impressed by the new Volvo and even more so with the service and attention to detail by Alon Katende. He partners with customers, making them feel valued. Alon and Emilia's abilities make the car the service and attention to detail by Alon Katende. He partners with customers, making them feel valued. Alon and Emilia's abilities make the car buying process easy and even enjoyable. More
by Tom
Other Employees Tagged: Emilia Paladino
September 03, 2020
We scheduled online a test drive with one of the sales person around 2 weeks back. When we arrived, the sale rep was over booked ( had 3 clients at same time) and so he didn't had time for us. Not sure person around 2 weeks back. When we arrived, the sale rep was over booked ( had 3 clients at same time) and so he didn't had time for us. Not sure why would they would book 3 clients at same time .. Anyhow another sales rep was assigned to work us. He was nice and did answer all our queries. However there was no followup done by him after the visit.Since the visit we have been looking online and requesting quotes for cars we like but response. Seems like they are not interested in selling cars when someone is ready to buy one. I even went to dealer rate site and sent a email to the sales rep. He responded back within few minutes but again after that no follow. Have emailed him few times and no response. Very unprofessional buck of people . Haven’t seen such a lack of customer service like this at other dealerships.. More
by RS
Other Employees Tagged: Tyler Van Riper
August 18, 2020
HIGHLY recommend going to Smythe Volvo and working with Alon Katende if you are looking to lease or a purchase a new vehicle. I was a first time lease customer and Alon was extremely patient, knowledg Alon Katende if you are looking to lease or a purchase a new vehicle. I was a first time lease customer and Alon was extremely patient, knowledgable and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire car search process. We went to a different Volvo dealership before going to Smythe to look at a XC60 and we were ready to take the Volvo off of the table and go with a BMW X3. After working with Alon, our decision changed and we leased our XC60 on the spot. Highly highly recommend Alon if you are looking for an honest sales rep. More
by Brandon S
August 17, 2020
I would highly recommend Smythe Dealership as their goal is complete customer satisfaction. Alon and Emilia anticipated our every need and made themselves readily available. is complete customer satisfaction. Alon and Emilia anticipated our every need and made themselves readily available. More
by Sams3rd
Other Employees Tagged: Emilia Paladino
August 16, 2020
Just outstanding service. Alon was a pleasure to work with and the utmost professional. He was quick to get back with any questions we had. with and the utmost professional. He was quick to get back with any questions we had. More
by Tterba
Other Employees Tagged: Joseph Hobbs, Francine O'Donnell
August 13, 2020
Nice experience buying a used vehicle. I bought a used Jeep grand cherokee from Alon. He was very helpful and I was able to negotiate the price slightly. Fast and easy process. I bought a used Jeep grand cherokee from Alon. He was very helpful and I was able to negotiate the price slightly. Fast and easy process. More
by bridget
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