International Business Development, Marketing - Internship

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Intern with the Chipotle Business Development team will play a vital role in supporting the international expansion efforts of Chipotle into new countries and territories. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that blend strategy, creativity, and data analysis. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research to identify local trends, price sensitivity, and cultural nuances that may impact brand perception or messaging.  

• Competitive Landscape Analysis: Map out how the brand fits into the local food system by identifying key fast-casual competitors and their local strategies.  

• Digital & Social Review: Assess how to build local relevance in international markets based on social platform usage, creator culture and credibility, and engagement metrics.  

• Localization Assessment: Evaluate brand pillars and assets against local expectations to identify what should be localized and any relevant sensitivities or risks.  

• Go-to-Market Recommendations: Translate insights into an actionable launch strategy and high-level marketing timeline. 

• Presentation: Create compelling presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management. 

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a business program at a top university. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities. 

• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. 

• International experience in a personal or professional capacity 

• Experience and/or interest in the restaurant and food industry is a plus. 

• Being a Chipotle fan is a requirement. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Pay rate is $25 per hour, depending on skill level, experience, and/ or education. Compensation offered is also subject to local wage and hour laws. 

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sus