Jihan Mohd Burhanudin

Operations, Customer Service & Sales Leadership | Branch & Regional Management | Team Development & Performance Optimization

Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

About

Dynamic and results-driven business leader with extensive experience in operations management, customer service excellence, and sales performance optimization. Proven track record in driving branch and regional productivity, achieving top national rankings, and enhancing client satisfaction through strategic planning, team leadership, and performance management. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and aligning operational strategies with corporate objectives to maximize efficiency, profitability, and customer engagement. Recognized for innovative problem-solving, stakeholder management, and turning challenges into measurable success. Passionate about coaching, talent development, and operational excellence, with hands-on experience in branch and regional oversight, process improvement, training programs, and event coordination. Committed to driving sustainable growth through data-driven decision-making, process innovation, and exceptional client and team engagement.

Experience

  • Branch Sales Manager at ZURICH TAKAFUL MALAYSIA BERHAD
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    ⚫ Branch Leadership & Strategic Management: Drive branch operations by implementing company policies and strategies, ensuring business growth and operational efficiency across teams. ⚫ Team Leadership & Development: Lead, train, and mentor agency force through meetings, workshops, and events to improve skills, motivation, and performance. ⚫ Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Prepare daily production reports, challenge result memos, and payment documents, enabling Regional Sales Manager to track agency performance and make data-driven decisions. ⚫ Customer & Operational Excellence: Resolve operational and customer issues promptly, ensuring high service standards and branch efficiency. ⚫ Sales Support & Product Expertise: Provide technical guidance and support to agency force, helping maximize sales and enhance product knowledge. ⚫ Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Screen, approve, and onboard new agents, ensuring smooth integration and readiness to contribute to branch targets. ⚫ Agency Lifecycle & Compliance Management: Manage promotions, demotions, resignations, transfers, terminations, and CPD tracking to maintain workforce compliance and performance standards. ⚫ Continuous Improvement & Learning: Participate in ongoing training to enhance personal capabilities and implement best practices for team and branch performance.

  • Zurich Insurance (Full-time · 7 yrs 2 mos)
    • Regional Branch Head – East Coast Zone
      Apr 2020 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs

      ⚫ Regional & Branch Leadership: Directed branch operations across East Coast Zone, ensuring efficient workflows, high-performing teams, and alignment with corporate goals to drive business growth. ⚫ Customer Service & Relationship Management: Delivered professional and timely support to customers and agents, resolving inquiries and complaints to maintain strong client relationships and enhance corporate reputation. ⚫ Operational Oversight & Process Management: Managed end-to-end branch operations, including collections, document verification, registration, reporting, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions to Head Office. ⚫ Team Supervision & Development: Supervised branch staff, monitored staffing needs, identified competency gaps, and coordinated training programs to strengthen team capabilities and service delivery. ⚫ Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality management systems while monitoring security, vendor services, and service level standards to maintain operational excellence. ⚫ Performance Reporting & Strategic Insights: Prepared and presented daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational reports, enabling informed decision-making and performance optimization at branch and regional levels.

    • Branch Head Admin – Life & Takaful
      Feb 2016 - Mar 2020 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Secretary to Yang DiPertua (YDP) at Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia
    Dec 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

    ⚫ Operational Management & Administration: Directed and coordinated daily office operations, optimizing workflows, policies, and procedures to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness. ⚫ Team Leadership & Staff Development: Supervised, trained, and coached office staff, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and enhancing team capabilities to achieve operational objectives. ⚫ Records & Compliance Oversight: Maintained accurate and secure organizational and personnel records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and record retention standards. ⚫ Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with government agencies, partners, and organizations to facilitate collaboration and drive organizational initiatives. ⚫ Event Planning & Execution: Conceptualized, organized, and managed business activities, carnivals, festivals, and training programs, increasing member engagement and organizational visibility. ⚫ Resource & Inventory Management: Planned, procured, and managed office resources and supplies, maintaining optimal inventory and ensuring smooth operational support. ⚫ Special Projects & Event Management: ➢ Planned and executed functions, carnivals, festivals, and courses to support member participation as exhibitors for DPMM Negeri Pahang. ➢ Managed permanent weekend booth at Midtown Esplanade Benteng Kuantan and seasonal event booths such as Raya Market, Bukit Sekilau Kuantan. ➢ Organized year-round mall-based carnivals and festivals, including Karnival Perkahwinan. ➢ Coordinated professional training courses, including GST Module I & II, at the DPMM Pahang seminar room.

  • Business Office Manager cum Secretary to Director at ZMA COR Malaysia Sdn Bhd
    May 2011 - Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    ⚫ Operational & Office Management: Directed and streamlined office operations, implemented policies, and optimized workflows to ensure efficiency, productivity, and smooth organizational functioning. ⚫ Team Leadership & Development: Supervised, trained, and mentored office staff, monitored performance, and provided coaching to enhance team capabilities and service quality. ⚫ Records & Compliance Oversight: Maintained secure and organized office records, ensured compliance with documentation standards, and managed correspondence to support operational and regulatory requirements. ⚫ Expatriate & Regulatory Management: Oversaw expatriate documentation, including visa applications and coordination with Malaysian Immigration, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory procedures.

  • Branch Executive Life Biz Development (Branch Head) at MCIS Zurich Insurance
    Nov 2010 - Apr 2011 · 6 mos