Vitalvida is a fast-growing, profitable e-commerce company delivering high-impact products to customers across Nigeria. Our flagship brand, Fulani Hair Gro, has transformed thousands of lives. We are scaling to become a generational legacy business, and we recognize the importance of wisdom, experience, and strategic guidance in that journey.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Elder Advisor, Board of Elders (Advisory Council)
Location: Lagos / Virtual
Employment Type: Volunteer
Commitment: Weekly Advisory Meetings (2-3 hours per week)
Summary
- We are scaling to become a generational legacy business, and we recognize the importance of wisdom, experience, and strategic guidance in that journey.
- To that end, we are building a Board of Elders—a council of seasoned leaders who will help shape our future.
Role Overview
- We are seeking retired or semi-retired former CEOs, CFOs, Directors, Sales Experts, Medical Reps, FMCG Distribution Leaders, Manufacturing Heads, and Retail Experts who have time on their hands and are ready to share their wealth of experience.
- This is a strategic advisory role. You won’t be involved in daily operations. Instead, you will provide weekly strategic input, mentor our leadership, and help us avoid costly mistakes as we scale.
Who We Are Looking for
- Former C-level Executives: CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Directors
- Retail Industry Experts / Veterans
- Former Medical Representatives / Pharma Sales Leaders
- FMCG Sales & Distribution Specialists
- Manufacturing & Production Experts
- 20+ years of leadership experience
- Retired or no longer running an active business
- Available for once-a-week advisory meetings (virtual or in-person)
- Passionate about mentorship, legacy-building, and strategic advisory
- People who have time and are eager to leave a lasting impact
Key Responsibilities
- Attend weekly strategy meetings (virtual or in-person)
- Provide advisory insights on business growth, financial strategy, operations, marketing, HR, legal, and distribution
- Mentor Vitalvida’s leadership team and department heads
- Share deep industry knowledge in areas like Retail, Medical Sales, FMCG Distribution, and Manufacturing
- Guide us through expansion, scaling, and market penetration strategies
- Help us strengthen our internal systems, ensuring long-term sustainability
- Advise on risk management, compliance, and governance best practices
Specific Roles We Are Seeking:
- Finance Elder / CFO Advisor
- Sales & Distribution Elder (FMCG)
- Medical Representative Elder / Pharma Sales Expert
- Retail Elder (Market / Trade Experience)
- Manufacturing Elder (Production, Quality Control, Supply Chain)
- Operations & Process Elder
- Human Resources Elder
- Legal & Compliance Elder
- Public Relations & Government Relations Elder
Who Should Not Apply
- Active business owners or executives with current full-time roles
- Those unable to commit 2-3 hours per week
- People looking for operational, hands-on management roles
What We Offer
- Monthly Honorarium for your time
- Quarterly Bonuses, tied to company profitability and performance
- A flexible, respectful advisory role—no day-to-day operations
- Recognition as a Vitalvida Elder, contributing to a legacy project
- The fulfillment of mentoring young leaders and helping to build a generational business
- Monthly Honorarium + Quarterly Bonus (Performance-based).
- We provide a monthly honorarium, commensurate with your contribution and experience.
- In addition, we offer quarterly bonuses, based on company profitability and board contributions.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
The candidates should send their CVs or profile to: email@vitalvida.com using “Board of Elders Application” as the subject of the mail.
Note: This is more than a role. It’s a chance to leave a legacy.
