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Citrus Connect Awarded ‘Best Sales Recruitment Agency’ at the UK Enterprise Awards

12th September 2022

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We are delighted to announce that Citrus Connect Recruitment has been recognised by SME News for the second year in a row!

Following our 2021 win as ‘Best Independent Sales Recruitment Specialists – West Yorkshire’ at the Northern Enterprise Awards, our team has been awarded ‘Best Sales Recruitment Agency 2022’ at the flagship UK Enterprise Awards.

This national recognition reflects our team’s ongoing dedication to serving UK businesses with simple, transparent, and outcome-driven sales recruitment solutions.

Key Takeaway: Back-to-back awards from SME News highlight Citrus Connect’s commitment to raising standards in sales recruitment across the UK. Partner with Citrus Connect to scale your sales team with award-winning support.

Back-to-Back Recognition from SME News

Receiving this honour for a second consecutive year validates our team’s commitment to delivering tailored recruitment strategies across both salaried and self-employed direct sales roles.

  • 2021: Won Best Independent Sales Recruitment Specialists – West Yorkshire (Northern Enterprise Awards)
  • 2022: Won Best Sales Recruitment Agency 2022 (UK Enterprise Awards)

This achievement marks a strong finish to the third quarter and builds on our long-term trajectory of industry excellence. To see how our commitment to quality has evolved over the years, explore our milestone features on the 2023 Recruitment Awards for Elevating Excellence and our recent double award celebrations.

Supporting British Business & Entrepreneurship

Organised by SME News – published by AI Global Media, an established UK B2B digital publisher founded in 2010 – the UK Enterprise Awards celebrate small and medium-sized enterprises driving commercial growth across the nation.

SME News provides small business news, practical insights, and advice to entrepreneurs and start-ups, offering a trusted platform to highlight enterprise excellence across the UK.

At Citrus Connect, we align closely with this mission. By helping growth-focused companies connect with high-performing sales talent, we ensure businesses have the commercial capacity needed to expand. Our approach centres on integrity in action and ethical recruitment, ensuring every placement adds long-term value for both candidate and client.

Thank You to Our Clients, Candidates & Team

We extend our sincere thanks to SME News for their continued support and recognition, as well as to our valued clients and candidates who trust us with their hiring strategies and career moves every day.

You can view Citrus Connect alongside other UK winners in the official SME News UK Enterprise Awards Winners Directory.

As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to upholding the core values outlined in our Company Manifesto—delivering genuine human connection, clear communication, and high-impact sales placements.

Work with an Award-Winning Sales Recruitment Agency

Whether you are seeking high-performing sales professionals to expand your commercial reach or searching for your next high-earning sales role, our team is here to support you.

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