Director, Brand Marketing

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

We’re looking for a Director of Brand Marketing to drive our next chapter of growth through brand-building marketing strategies, compelling brand communications, and breakthrough and relevant integrated marketing campaigns.  This role will oversee global Brand Communications, including marketing strategies to support the National Marketing Calendar, marketing campaigns for menu innovation, brand advertising for paid media across video, audio, digital and social channels, in-restaurant marketing, gift cards, breakthrough digital promotions to drive sales and loyalty enrollments, and providing leadership and support of brand communications in international markets.  You’ll be an inspiring leader who is intellectually curious, resourceful and consumer obsessed.  This position will manage a team of 3+ and report directly to the Sr. Director, Brand Management.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You’ll be passionate about identifying key consumer insights, our food and mission, and relevant cultural trends in this pivotal role as a marketing strategy leader.
• You will have a background in creating differentiated marketing strategies, insight-driven product innovation, and traditional and digital advertising. 
• You will bring experience leading large cross-functional teams and agencies to create business cases and drive growth initiatives forward. 
• Develop and execute brand-building marketing strategies, compelling brand communications, and breakthrough and relevant integrated marketing campaigns in support of the National Marketing Calendar.
• Lead marketing and cross-functional teams and agency partners to drive growth initiatives
• Day-to-day contact for global brand communications to support all international markets
• Create business cases to help support growth initiatives

HOW YOU WILL LEAD

• This position will leverage your leadership and business acumen as you help shape the vision and provide strategic direction for product innovation and brand building opportunities in a cross functional manner to help facilitate company-wide goals.
• You will build, manage and continuously develop direct reports by establishing performance goals, measuring the outcomes, and driving employee engagement.
• As a highly collaborative and inspiring leader, you will also liaise with all departments as necessary to support growth initiatives while leading Brand Communications, the In-Restaurant and Gift Card Teams, and as the day-to-day marketing contact to support international markets with best practices and the most effective marketing campaigns from the US.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• 10+ years of experience in marketing/brand management, innovation, and advertising including 3-5 years of experience leading people and cross-functional organizations
• Capable of collaborating with executives and business partners at all levels
• Intellectual curiosity with a strong track record of thinking outside the box
• Excellent leadership and mentorship ability with a history of managing teams of all sizes
• MBA/Master’s Degree preferred
• Previous experience in restaurant/retail is preferred

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $182,000.00–$264,500.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

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 sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  

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